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U.S. Investigates Leak of Highly Classified Intel on Israel's Iran Strike Plans via Telegram

Oct 19, 2024, 09:20 PM

U.S. officials are investigating a potential major security breach after alleged highly classified U.S. intelligence documents detailing Israel's preparations for an attack on Iran were leaked online. The documents, dated October 15 and 16, were published on Telegram channels affiliated with Iran, including an account called 'Middle East Spectator.' The leak reveals U.S. surveillance of Israel's military activities, including air force preparations and large-scale exercises simulating strikes on Iran. U.S. officials have confirmed the authenticity of the documents, and the FBI and Department of Defense have launched an investigation to determine the source of the leak.