U.S. Government Employee Indicted in Leak of Israel’s Plans for Potential Strike on Iran

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A U.S. government employee, who reportedly worked with the CIA, faces serious charges related to leaking classified information concerning Israel's possible plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. The employee, Asif Rahman, is charged with two counts of illegal transmission of national defense information following the online release of classified records about Israel's potential actions, as detailed in court documents and information from sources familiar with the case. Although Rahman’s specific role remains unclear, sources confirmed that he held a high level of security clearance and had access to sensitive information. However, they did not clarify whether he was a contractor or a direct employee of the CIA.

 

The alleged leak took place on October 17, with Rahman purportedly transmitting the classified material from locations outside the U.S., including Cambodia, according to court records. Though the court documents do not detail the contents of the leaked materials, sources informed CBS News that the documents related directly to Israel's potential plans to strike Iran. The arrest of Rahman was initially reported by The New York Times. Following his indictment last week in the Eastern District of Virginia, Rahman is scheduled to appear in Guam federal court this Thursday as part of removal proceedings.

 

The case is under intense investigation by federal officials, including those from the Pentagon and FBI, who began looking into the matter last month. According to CBS News sources, documents initially belonging to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency surfaced in a Telegram channel just as Israel was reportedly weighing a retaliatory strike against Iran. Sources confirmed the documents appeared to be authentic, adding gravity to the charges Rahman now faces.

 

As more details emerge, Rahman’s case highlights the serious implications of unauthorized disclosure of national defense information and the potential impact on both U.S. and allied security strategies in volatile regions.

 

Based on a report by CBS News 2024-11-15

 

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

The employee, Asif Rahman

I wonder what his heritage is...............

[Srikcir]

2 hours ago, Social Media said:

Israel's potential plans to strike Iran

Who would have guessed Israel would take such action?

Especially in the light of POTUS elect Trump.

But if sources and methods used by the US government to obtain such information clandestinely is revealed, the arrest of Rahman is justified.