U.S. officials are investigating the leak of two top-secret documents showing American spy agencies tracking possible Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran. The region has been tense, with Israel expected to respond to an Iranian missile barrage following alleged events in Lebanon. The leaked documents, posted on Telegram, are marked “Top Secret” and suggest Israeli Air Force and Defense Forces preparing for a strike on Iran. The documents also mention defensive measures, such as dispersing medium-range ballistic missiles, and state there are no indications of Israel planning a nuclear attack on Iran. The leak follows a similar incident in March, where Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira posted top-secret documents on Discord. This new breach highlights concerns about national security and the need for better leak prevention measures from the intelligence community. U.S. intelligence agencies have not commented on the leaked documents, but initial assessments suggest limited damage to national security. The documents were deemed authentic, but the full extent of their impact is still being assessed. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of protecting sensitive information in an era of widespread digital communication platforms.
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Investigation launched into suspected leak of ‘top secret’ US documents about Israel
