Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have conducted searches for a purported Zionist-American base, which they claim was used by Israeli forces to launch attacks against Iran during the conflict. Evidence cited includes debris from U.S. munitions found at the site, as documented by Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) . Reports indicate that Israel operated a covert military outpost in Iraq during its war with Iran, with *The Wall Street Journal* alleging the base was used for Israeli military operations .
Israel has deployed Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to the UAE to bolster defenses amid tensions with Iran. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed the transfer, stating that Israeli teams will operate the systems on UAE soil to counter Iranian threats . Huckabee has also urged Gulf states to "pick a side" in the conflict, framing it as a choice between Israel and Iran .
The UAE has reportedly conducted covert military strikes against Iran, including an attack on Lavan Island, though the government has not publicly acknowledged these actions . Meanwhile, Kuwait has accused Iran of attempting a failed attack on Bubiyan Island, which hosts a China-funded port project, prompting the UAE to express solidarity with Kuwait’s security measures .