FBI Investigates Leak of US Intelligence on Israeli Strike Plans
The FBI is investigating a leak of classified US intelligence documents detailing Israel's plans for a strike against Iran. These documents were shared on the Telegram app and described preparations but no targets. The FBI is working with the Department of Defense and intelligence community, while John Kirby noted the origins of the leak are unknown. President Biden is aware of Israel's plans and Donald Trump called the leak evidence of government incompetence.
The FBI has launched an investigation into the leak of classified US intelligence documents concerning Israel's planned response to Iran's missile attacks.
These documents, revealed on the Telegram app by Middle East Spectator, outlined preparatory measures but did not list specific targets.
Iran had fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel on October 1, retaliating against the killings of leaders in Hamas and Hezbollah, who are backed by Tehran.
The FBI, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and intelligence community, is scrutinizing the breach.
White House spokesman John Kirby expressed uncertainty about the documents' origins, terming any leak 'unacceptable'.
President Joe Biden confirmed awareness of Israel's response plans last week.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized the leak as government ineptitude, suggesting it might be an act of an internal enemy.
These documents, revealed on the Telegram app by Middle East Spectator, outlined preparatory measures but did not list specific targets.
Iran had fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel on October 1, retaliating against the killings of leaders in Hamas and Hezbollah, who are backed by Tehran.
The FBI, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and intelligence community, is scrutinizing the breach.
White House spokesman John Kirby expressed uncertainty about the documents' origins, terming any leak 'unacceptable'.
President Joe Biden confirmed awareness of Israel's response plans last week.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized the leak as government ineptitude, suggesting it might be an act of an internal enemy.
