CNN reports that Israel has allegedly deployed a covert network of military and intelligence sites connected to monitoring Iran during Israel’s war with Iran. According to the reporting, the network included specialized forces and drone contingents positioned near the Azerbaijan border, described as part of a broader set of installations in the region. One outlet also reports that the alleged operation involved military outposts and intelligence bases placed around Azerbaijan, intended to closely monitor developments related to Iran.
The Kyiv Post adds that CNN described the operation as extending beyond Azerbaijan, with covert sites reportedly located in Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Somaliland. Both accounts frame the claims as based on information from sources familiar with the operation, without providing further publicly verifiable details. The reports do not specify the dates, chain of command, or the full scope of activities at each site. No official statements from Israel are included in the provided summaries, and the claims remain attributed to CNN’s sourcing.