Reports highlight that the origin of the documents in question is believed to be tied to the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency.
U.S. officials have embarked on an investigation to determine who had the ability to access these documents. The inquiry will also scrutinize whether the data was deliberately disclosed or if a cyber intrusion was the cause, as per the reports.
According to one of the documents, the Israeli air force is persistently readying for a potential assault on Iran, and has carried out “a second large-force employment exercise,” as stated in the reports. The air force is “anticipated to conduct air-to-air refueling and combat search and rescue operations utilizing a significant quantity of aircraft,” the document was quoted in the reports.
Another document reveals that the Israel Defense Forces is persistently preparing its ammunition, “definitely for an attack on Iran,” as cited in the reports.
The documents surfaced on the Telegram channel named Middle East Spectator, perceived as pro-Iranian, with the linked X account indicating its location in Iran.
In an official statement, the Middle East Spectator revealed that “the documents first surfaced in a private Telegram group,” before they were privately sent to them.
It remains uncertain how this leak might influence any potential Israeli military strategies for a possible attack on Iran, or the diplomatic relations between Israel and the USA.