U.S. Probes Israeli Attack Plans on Iran
U.S. Probes Israeli Attack Plans on Iran: U.S. probes leaked top-secret documents indicating Israel may strike Iran after a missile attack, urging diplomatic solutions amid rising tensions. The U.S. is currently investigating leaked documents attributed to the Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, which allege that Israel is positioning military assets for a potential strike against Iran. This follows a significant ballistic missile attack by Iran on October 1. The documents, classified as top secret, were shared on the Telegram messaging app and were initially reported by CNN and Axios.
These documents were accessible within the “Five Eyes” alliance, which includes the U.S., Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, noted that the investigation is focused not only on the content of the leak but also on how the documents were obtained—whether through an intentional leak by a member of the U.S. intelligence community or via hacking—and if any other sensitive information has been compromised.
The Pentagon acknowledged awareness of the reports but declined to comment further. In recent discussions, U.S. officials have urged Israel to capitalize on its recent elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and to consider a cease-fire in Gaza, warning against expanding military operations in Lebanon that could escalate into a wider conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his commitment to responding to Iran’s missile attack, stating that Israel will not allow such provocations to go unanswered.
The documents emerged on Friday via a Telegram channel claiming to originate from the U.S. intelligence community. They appeared to rely heavily on satellite imagery analysis, reminiscent of past leaks, including those by Jack Teixeira, an air national guardsman who pleaded guilty to leaking classified military documents earlier this year.
The Telegram channel that disseminated the documents claims to be based in Tehran, frequently sharing content that supports Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and promotes the so-called “Axis of Resistance,” which consists of various militant groups supported by Iran. The Israeli military has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the leak.
