Biden Israel Iran leak/ classified documents/ White House investigation/ U.S. intelligence leak/ Israel Iran strike plans/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned” about the release of classified documents outlining Israel’s potential retaliatory strike against Iran, the White House confirmed. U.S. officials are investigating the unauthorized disclosure, which may have been either a leak or a hack. The top-secret documents, which were shared on Telegram, detail Israel’s military preparations and were intended for the U.S. and its allies.
White House Investigates Israel Attack Plan Leak: Quick Looks
- President Biden expressed deep concern over leaked classified documents regarding Israel’s potential military strike on Iran.
- The White House and Pentagon are investigating the unauthorized release, with no indication of additional leaked documents yet.
- The classified documents, attributed to U.S. intelligence agencies, were shared via the Telegram app and were intended for “Five Eyes” intelligence partners.
Biden ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Leaked Docs on Israel’s Potential Iran Strike
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President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned” following the release of classified U.S. documents outlining Israel’s potential plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran, according to White House national security spokesman John Kirby. The documents, reportedly shared on the Telegram messaging app, highlight Israel’s military preparations in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack on October 1, 2024.
The leaked documents, marked top secret, are believed to be from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. These documents were designated to be shared among the “Five Eyes” alliance, which includes the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Kirby confirmed on Monday that the Biden administration is actively investigating the matter. However, it remains unclear whether the release was the result of a leak or a hack. “We’re deeply concerned and the president remains deeply concerned about any leakage of classified information into the public domain,” Kirby said. He emphasized that such breaches are unacceptable and that the Pentagon is handling the investigation.
At present, officials have no indication that additional classified documents have been compromised, but the White House is continuing to monitor the situation closely. The incident underscores the heightened sensitivity around Israel’s military strategies, particularly as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
