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Revolutionary Guard Forms Secret Cells in Iraq to Strike Gulf Targets

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Revolutionary Guard Forms Secret Cells in Iraq to Strike Gulf Targets
60% centerFirst reported by Channel 13 · 7 days ago
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What happened

Reuters reported that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard created secret cells in Iraq to launch drone attacks on Gulf states and avoid using exposed pro-Iranian militias. The alleged network hit targets in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE between April 20 and May 17, while Baghdad faces pressure to curb armed groups and protect ties with Gulf neighbors.

  • 01Reuters says Iran built covert Iraqi cells to strike Gulf states and avoid exposure.
  • 02The cells allegedly launched at least seven drone attacks from southern Iraq.
  • 03Targets included Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE between April 20 and May 17.
  • 04The network reportedly reports directly to the Revolutionary Guard, not local militias.
  • 05The move complicates efforts by Iraq's new government to restrain armed groups.

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Full coverage · 10 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew6 days ago
Revolutionary Guard Forms Secret Cells in Iraq to Strike Gulf Targets
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew6 days ago
Reuters: Iran set up covert cells in Iraq to launch drone attacks on Gulf states
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew6 days ago
Reuters: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Set Up Secret Drone Cells in Iraq
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew7 days ago
Reuters: IRGC Built Secret Cells in Iraq for Gulf Attacks
N12Center · Hebrew7 days ago
IRGC Reportedly Set Up Secret Cells in Iraq to Strike Gulf States
MakoCenter · Hebrew7 days ago
IRGC reportedly set up secret cells in Iraq to strike Gulf states
Now 14Right · Hebrew7 days ago
Reuters: Iran Built a Secret Drone Network Inside Iraq
WallaCenter · Hebrew7 days ago
Reuters: Iran Set Up Secret Cells in Iraq to Strike Gulf States
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew7 days ago
Reuters: Iran Built Secret Militias in Iraq to Launch Drone Attacks on Gulf States
YnetCenter · Hebrew7 days ago
Report: Iran Set Up Secret Cells in Iraq to Target Gulf States
Channel 13Center · Hebrew7 days ago
Report: Iran Set Up Secret Cells in Iraq for Drone Attacks on Gulf States

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