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Biden Deeply Concerned as U.S. Investigates Leak of Classified Documents Involving Israel and Iran

Oct 21, 2024, 04:17 PM

U.S. officials have acknowledged a leak of classified Department of Defense documents involving Israel and Iran. The White House emphasized that there is no indication additional documents have been compromised. The Defense Department is currently investigating the breach. President Joe Biden has expressed deep concern over the release of these documents, which reportedly detail Israeli preparations for a potential attack on Iran, according to AP reports. The U.S. has been in communication with Israeli counterparts regarding the leak. Despite the breach, U.S. officials believe it will not impact Israel's upcoming operational plans.