The FBI is currently investigating the leak of classified documents containing top secret U.S. intelligence regarding Israel’s planned strike on Iran. The Department of Defense and Intelligence Community are working closely with the FBI on this investigation, as confirmed by a statement from the bureau. The Department of Defense has also confirmed that they are looking into this unauthorized release.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby mentioned to reporters that they are unsure whether the leak was a result of a hack or an employee leak. Kirby expressed deep concern about the leakage of classified information into the public domain, stating that it is unacceptable when such incidents occur. The U.S. government has been in contact with Israeli counterparts regarding this disclosure.
The leaked documents, marked as top secret, were shared on the Telegram messaging app and attributed to the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency. These documents indicated that Israel was preparing for a military strike in response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack. The documents were meant to be shared within the “Five Eyes” alliance, which includes the U.S., Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
As of now, it is unclear how these classified documents were made public, and the investigation is ongoing. The U.S. government is focused on preventing any further leaks of sensitive information. Kirby emphasized that any decisions regarding military action in response to Iran’s attack would be up to the Israelis to disclose.
The situation is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The Associated Press has contributed to the reporting on this matter. For breaking news and politics updates, you can reach out to Danielle Wallace, a reporter at Fox News Digital, at danielle.wallace@fox.com or on Twitter at @danimwallace.
