[Sources: Israel Secretly Establishes at Least Two Military Outposts in Iraq] Reported by Jinse Finance, on May 17, according to CCTV, local time on the 17th, sources from Iraq's security department stated that Israel has 'secretly established at least two military outposts in the western desert of Iraq to support its military operations against Iran.' It is reported that the Israeli military's outposts are located in the desert area near Najaf Province in southwestern Iraq. The Iraqi government has not yet responded to this. Previously, Iraq's Army Chief of Staff Yarallah stated, 'Some media reports claiming the existence of "unauthorized forces" in the desert areas within Iraq are untrue and lack factual basis. No signs or evidence have been found to substantiate such claims.' Yarallah emphasized that Iraq will never become a springboard for aggression against any neighboring country.