Highly classified information on Israel’s possible attack plans against Iran: Telegram leaks, US investigations | World News

According to a CNN report, the United States is currently investigating the leak of top secret documents that reveal possible Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran. The documents shared online offer a rare glimpse into Israel’s military preparations and have raised significant concerns in U.S. intelligence circles.

The leak and its source

The secret documents, dated October 15 and 16, first surfaced online last Friday after being published by a Telegram account called the Middle East Spectator. The top secret documents were intended exclusively for the United States and its intelligence partners, the so-called “Five Eyes” alliance, which includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

One of the documents, from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, describes Israel’s munitions movements, likely in preparation for an impending attack against Iran. Another document attributed to the National Security Agency (NSA) describes Israeli Air Force exercises using air-to-surface missiles, suggesting further military preparations.

Serious security breach

A US official called the leak “deeply concerning” and confirmed the authenticity of the documents, CNN reported. The leak comes at a delicate time for U.S.-Israel relations, particularly as Israel prepares for possible retaliation against Iran following a missile attack on October 1.

One particularly alarming detail in the leaked documents alludes to something Israel has never publicly confirmed – the existence of its nuclear weapons. However, the documents make clear that the US has seen no evidence that Israel plans to use such weapons against Iran.

Former CIA officer Mick Mulroy commented on the situation, stating: “If it is true that Israeli tactical plans to respond to the Iranian attack on October 1 were leaked, this is a serious violation.” Mulroy also emphasized that This could affect future coordination between the US and Israel, as trust between the two nations could wane depending on the nature of the leak.

Investigations are ongoing

The US is currently conducting a joint investigation led by the FBI, Pentagon and US intelligence agencies to determine how the documents were leaked and who had access to this sensitive material. The FBI has so far declined to comment.

A US official suggested that while the leaked documents were concerning, they were not the worst-case scenario. “These two documents are bad, but not terrible,” the official said. “The concern is whether there are more.”

Previous breaches and cyber threats

This latest leak is reminiscent of a significant intelligence breach last year, when a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman posted classified documents on Discord, damaging U.S. relations with key allies such as South Korea and Ukraine. Given these ongoing concerns, the U.S. is on high alert for cyber threats, particularly from Iran. In August, US intelligence agencies reported that Iran had hacked documents from Donald Trump’s campaign.