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U.S. Probes Leak of Two Intel Documents on Israel's Iran Strike Plans on Pro-Iran Telegram

Oct 19, 2024, 07:08 PM

U.S. officials are deeply concerned about a potential major security breach after two alleged U.S. intelligence documents detailing Israel's preparations for an attack on Iran were leaked online. The documents, which appeared on a Telegram channel affiliated with Iran, reportedly reveal close surveillance by U.S. intelligence on Israeli military activities. Since October 8, Israeli forces have been observed handling air-launched ballistic missiles like “Golden Horizon” and “ROCKS” at Hatzerim airbase. The Israeli Air Force conducted large-scale exercises on October 15-16 simulating strikes on Iran. An investigation involving the Department of Defense and the FBI has been launched to determine the authenticity of the documents and the source of the leak. The incident raises serious questions about the integrity of U.S. intelligence operations and comes as Israel is reportedly completing preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran following an Iranian missile attack on October 1.