Iranian weapons depots attacked in Iraq - Baghdad suspects: Israel responsible | Report

The Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported that two Iranian weapons depots were attacked in Iraq last week. The depots stored Chinese-made shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles. Baghdad suspects Israeli involvement, but there is no official confirmation.

The Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported that two Iranian weapons depots were attacked in Iraq last week. According to sources, the depots stored Chinese-made shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles that were transferred from Iran to pro-Iranian militias. The attacks destroyed a large shipment of air defense systems shortly after it arrived at the sites. A security official told the newspaper that authorities in Baghdad have reason to suspect Israel is responsible, but it is not yet clear how the attacks were carried out. An Iraqi government official clarified that there is still no conclusive information on the identity of the attacking party. Iraq is examining whether the strike is part of an American-Israeli preparation for further confrontation with Iran, and according to intelligence circles in the country, operations to disrupt the supply lines of the militias may already be underway.