Leaked U.S. Intelligence Reveals Israel's Strategic Plans for Iran

The documents, sourced from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), provide details on Israeli military drills and operational preparedness.

According to a report by the New York Times, two highly classified U.S. intelligence documents have leaked, allegedly revealing Israel's military preparations for a possible strike on Iran. The documents, from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), which analyzes data from U.S. spy satellites, offer insights into Israel's military exercises and operational readiness.

Dated October 15 and 16, the documents were shared on Telegram by accounts with pro-Iran leanings. They analyze satellite images showing Israeli exercises that appear to be in response to escalating tensions, particularly after an Iranian missile strike on October 1, which followed an earlier Israeli attack.

One of the leaked documents, titled "Israel: Air Force Continues Preparations for Strike on Iran," details Israeli military exercises that appear to simulate a potential strike on Iran. These activities include air-to-air refueling operations, search-and-rescue missions, and repositioning missile systems to prepare for possible Iranian retaliation. The second document highlights Israel's efforts to relocate munitions and other military assets to strategic locations.

While the documents describe Israeli movements and exercises, they do not contain satellite images themselves. U.S. intelligence gathered from these images suggests Israel is preparing for a strike, but the documents do not reveal the full extent of Israel's plans.

U.S. Response

The leaked documents have sparked immediate concern within the U.S. government. Officials are divided on the severity of the breach—some downplaying its impact since the documents don't reveal new American capabilities, while others are alarmed by the exposure of Israel's sensitive military plans amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Though the source of the leak remains unclear, early indications suggest it may have been taken by a lower-level U.S. government employee. The Pentagon, U.S. intelligence agencies, and the FBI have launched a joint investigation to uncover how the information was leaked and assess the potential for further disclosures.

When asked during a recent trip to Germany if he was aware of Israel’s planned strike on Iran and its targets, President Joe Biden briefly responded, "Yes and yes," but did not provide further details.

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Source: NDTV‍