US investigates leak of Israel's plans for attacking Iran
(VOVWORLD) - The United States is investigating the leak of a pair of highly classified intelligence documents describing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday.
 A missile launched from Iran over Jerusalem on October 1, 2024. (Photo: VNA) |
The documents appear to have been prepared by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, describing US interpretations of Israeli Air Force and Navy planning based on satellite imagery from October 15-16.
They began circulating last week on the Telegram messaging app. The documents are marked “Top Secret” and have markings indicating they are meant to be seen only by the US and its “Five Eyes” allies — Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. They describe preparations Israel appears to be making for a strike against Iran.
One of the documents says the plans involve Israel moving munitions around. Another document says it is sourced to the National Security Agency and outlines Israeli air force exercises involving air-to-surface missiles, also believed to be in preparation for a strike on Iran.
A US official confirmed that such a leak automatically triggered involvement from the FBI, along with the Pentagon and intelligence agencies.