US Investigates Leak of Classified Documents on Israel’s Planned Strike on Iran
The United States has launched an investigation into the unauthorized release of classified documents that reveal details about Israel’s military plans to strike Iran, according to reports.
The leaked documents, attributed to the US National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the National Security Agency (NSA), surfaced on the messaging app Telegram last week. They reportedly contain information about Israel’s response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack on October 1, showing that Israel was in the process of positioning military assets for a potential counterstrike.
The classified materials, marked “top secret,” were accessible within the “Five Eyes” intelligence-sharing alliance, which includes the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The documents were first reported by CNN and Axios, and The Associated Press confirmed that the US government is actively investigating the leak.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) also addressed the seriousness of the leak during a CNN interview, expressing concern about its potential impact on national security. Johnson noted that a classified briefing would provide more details soon.
The investigation is focused on determining how the leak occurred, whether it was an intentional act by someone within the US intelligence community or a result of a cyberattack. Officials are also trying to assess if any other intelligence data was compromised in the breach.
The leak, which has drawn attention due to its timing and sensitive content, is reminiscent of previous intelligence breaches, such as the one involving Jack Teixeira, an Air National Guardsman who earlier leaked classified documents about Russia-Ukraine war. The current leak is also linked to a Telegram channel believed to be based in Tehran, which has previously posted pro-Iranian content and memes supporting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Pentagon acknowledged the existence of the leaked documents but refrained from providing additional comments. Israeli officials have also not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter.
FOX News and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
