Biden expresses deep concern over leaked Israel attack plans on Iran

In Washington, D.C., President Joe Biden expressed deep concern regarding the unauthorized release of classified documents detailing Israel's military preparations for a potential strike against Iran. These documents, attributed to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, revealed Israel's positioning of military assets following Iran's severe ballistic missile attack on October 1. The White House is actively investigating this incident and is uncertain if the breach resulted from a leak or a hack. White House national security spokesman John Kirby indicated that the administration's investigation is ongoing and that there are no signs of additional documents being publicly disclosed. The leaked information was shared on the Telegram messaging app, raising further concerns about the security protocols surrounding classified information. Kirby emphasized that any leakage of classified information is unacceptable and highlighted the serious implications of such unauthorized disclosures. The documents were initially sharable among the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. The Pentagon is also involved in the investigation, underscoring the gravity of the situation as it pertains to national and international security. The release of these documents could potentially affect U.S.-Israel relations, especially considering the tense landscape in the Middle East following Iran's recent military actions.