On October 20, reports from CNN revealed that the United States is investigating a highly sensitive intelligence leak related to Israel’s plans for retaliating against Iran. According to insiders, a social media account named “Middle East Observer” recently shared classified documents on the platform Telegram. These documents were labeled “top secret” and are said to be accessible only to the United States and its Five Eyes allies—Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
The documents reportedly outline Israel’s preparations for a potential strike against Iran. One document, compiled by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, details Israel’s mobilization of weapons and ammunition. Another, sourced from the National Security Agency, describes air-to-ground missile exercises conducted by the Israeli Air Force, which are viewed as preparations for an assault on Iran.
A source confirmed the authenticity of these documents to CNN. However, both the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the Department of Defense declined to comment on the matter, and it remains unclear how the documents were leaked.
Earlier reports indicated that on the night of October 1, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for the deaths of leaders such as Hezbollah’s Nasrallah. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Iran would pay a price for this attack.
