The United States is investigating the leak of its top-secret intelligence on Israel’s preparations for an attack on Iran. CNN reported this on October 19. It is clarified that the classified documents of October 15 and 16 began spreading online on Friday after they were published by the Middle East Spectator telegram channel.
One of the documents says that the plans include the Israeli relocation of ammunition. Another tells of an Israeli air force exercise using missiles, which is also believed to be a preparation for an attack on Iran.
“It is unclear how the documents became public, whether they were hacked or intentionally leaked. “The United States is already on high alert for Iranian hacking campaigns.” – reported the television channel.
As noted by former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East and retired CIA officer Mick MulroyThe investigation is now looking into who had access to the alleged Pentagon document.
“Future coordination between the United States and Israel may be in doubt. “Trust is a key component in a relationship and depending on how information was leaked, trust can be broken.” – said.
On August 15, The Economist noted the increasing pace of cyber warfare between Israel and Iran. The rate of cyber attacks against Israel has reportedly tripled since October 7, 2023. Iranian attacks have become more sophisticated and less widespread beyond their intended target.
In October 2021, the head of the Iranian Civil Defense Organization Gholamreza Jaliliwhich oversees the country’s cybersecurity, accused the United States and Israel of a hacker attack that caused disruptions in fuel supplies to Iranian gas stations. The then president of the country. Ibrahim Raisi stated that the cyberattack was aimed at creating unrest in the country, Izvestia recalls.
