FBI Probes Classified Leak on Israel-Iran Tensions

The FBI is investigating the leak of classified documents detailing Israel's responses to an Iranian attack. The White House and Pentagon are involved, while the leak's source remains unknown. Documents originated from U.S. intelligence agencies and were shared widely on Telegram.

The unauthorized leak of classified documents concerning Israel's potential military response to Iran has prompted an FBI investigation, officials confirmed on Tuesday. These documents initially surfaced on Telegram, spreading rapidly among Iranian users.

White House national security spokesman John Kirby declared that while it's uncertain if the leak or a hack is responsible, there's no immediate sign of more documents reaching the public. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been in discussion with Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant regarding this breach, though details of their conversation remain undisclosed.

The FBI is closely collaborating with the Department of Defense and the intelligence community to ascertain the source of the leak. Marked top secret, the documents are from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency and were shared within 'Five Eyes,' the intelligence alliance comprising the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

(With inputs from agencies.)