U.S. officials are investigating the leak of two classified intelligence documents assessing Israel’s military preparations for a potential strike on Iran. The documents, marked top secret, surfaced on a Telegram channel on Friday, according to reports from the New York Times, CNN, and others.
Dated October 15 and 16, the documents include satellite imagery showing Israeli air force readiness and exercises aimed at a possible military action against Iran. Attributed to the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, the documents indicate ongoing preparations by Israel, including large-scale military drills that involve air-to-air refueling and rescue operations.
The Telegram channel where the documents were posted, Middle East Spectator, is characterized as pro-Iranian, with its associated X account located in Iran. According to the channel, the documents were initially shared in a private group before being disseminated more widely.
U.S. officials have not publicly commented on the leak, which raises questions about access to sensitive information and whether the release was a result of hacking or an intentional breach. The investigation will focus on tracing the source of the leak and its potential implications for Israeli military strategy and U.S.-Israel relations.
