U.S. officials are investigating the leak of two top-secret documents that show American spy agencies tracking possible Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran. The leaked documents, which appear to be authentic, were posted on the social media app Telegram. One document, labeled “Israel: Air Force Continues Preparations for Strike on Iran,” details Israeli Air Force activities, while the other, labeled “National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency,” discusses Israeli Defense Forces preparations for a strike using unmanned aerial vehicles. The documents suggest that Israel is preparing defensively against a potential Iranian attack and does not have intentions to use nuclear weapons.
The leak follows a previous incident in which a Massachusetts Air National Guard member pleaded guilty to posting top-secret documents on social media. This breach raised concerns about national security and prompted calls for increased efforts to prevent leaks within the intelligence community. Despite the potential damage to national security caused by the leak, the assessment of the impact is ongoing.
The leaked documents come at a time when tensions in the region are high, with Israel and Iran engaged in a standoff following an Iranian missile barrage. U.S. intelligence agencies have declined to comment on the leaked documents, but investigators are working to determine the source of the leak. The documents provide insight into ongoing intelligence activities regarding potential military actions in the region.
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