On October 19, local time, according to three people familiar with the matter, United States is investigating a highly classified information leak related to the Israel retaliation Iran plan. Earlier, an account called "Middle East Observer" posted these top-secret documents on the social platform Telegram ("Telegram") on the 18th, with a mark indicating that the documents can only be viewed by United States and its allies Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United Kingdom. One of the people familiar with the matter confirmed the authenticity of the documents. A United States official said the leak was "deeply worrisome."
United States Ministry of Defense building It is reported that the documents describe what Israel appears to be preparing for the fight against Iran. One of the documents, prepared by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency of United States, stated that the plans involved the movement of ammunition by Israel. Another document, from the United States National Security Agency, outlines the Israel Air Force's air-to-surface missile exercises, which are also believed to be in preparation for a strike against Iran. In addition, one of the documents hints at something that Israel has always refused to publicly confirm, namely that the country has nuclear weapons. The document said United States saw no indication that Israel planned to use nuclear weapons against Iran. A United States official said who had access to the documents was currently being reviewed. It is reported that any such leak would automatically trigger an investigation by the FBI with the Department of Defense and United States intelligence agencies. Former United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, Michael · Muroy, said it would be a "grave dereliction of duty" if Israel's tactical plan for responding to the Oct. 1 Iran attack was indeed leaked. Depending on how the documents were leaked, trust between United States and Israel could be undermined.
On the evening of October 1, local time, Iran launched more than 180 ballistic missiles in retaliation against military targets in Israel. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Iran missile attack on Israel "a big mistake" and vowed revenge.
Source: CCTV News