US “Builds New Bases” in Iraq, near Iran

From Breaking Defense.

Contrary to declarations made by President Donald Trump, the U.S is not withdrawing forces from Iraq, but is building at least three semi-permanent new bases very close to the Iranian border in northern Iraq, Israeli sources tell Breaking Defense.

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(Picture: Balad Air Base, September 2011)

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