Was a dust storm in Iraq caused by Israel? No, here's what happened
20 May, 2026

Was a dust storm in Iraq caused by Israel? No, here's what happened

As news reports and videos about the weather event began circulating on social media, several users took to the comment sections, claiming that Mossad, Tel Aviv’s national intelligence agency, caused the storm. Meanwhile, other users alleged it was caused by Israeli bases in Iraq.
Verdict: False

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