US Government Employee Charged with Leaking Classified Info

A US government employee, Asif William Rahman, has been arrested for allegedly leaking classified information about Israel's plans to attack Iran. Arrested by the FBI in Cambodia, Rahman is due for his first court appearance in Guam. Details of his employment and legal representation remain unclear.

A US government employee has been formally charged with leaking sensitive information concerning Israel's potential military actions against Iran. According to court documents filed Wednesday, Asif William Rahman has been arrested in a significant international operation.

Rahman was apprehended by FBI agents in Cambodia and is scheduled to make his first court appearance in Guam. This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges in safeguarding classified information on a global scale.

While the New York Times initially reported Rahman's arrest, many aspects of his situation remain uncertain, including his legal representation and the specific federal agency that employed him.

(With inputs from agencies.)