[News] Leaked US files detail preparations for Israeli strike on Iran

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Leaked US files detail preparations for Israeli strike on Iran
Al Mayadeen English
October 20, 2024
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Top secret documents have revealed the details behind Israeli Air Force
preparations for a strike on Iran, which includes dozens of stand-off
missiles, including a secret ALBM weapon.
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   - An Israeli Air Force F-15 fly in the air during a graduation ceremony
   for new pilots in Hatzerim air base in southern occupied Palestine, on June
   24, 2021. *(AP)*

Leaked documents attributed to the American National
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), regarding Israeli preparation for an
attack on Iran have spurred fear among both American and Israeli officials
after the highly sensitive information was made public.

The agency focuses on providing geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), which can
be collected via satellite or aircraft, by the United States Department of
Defense.

Documents published by Middle East Spectator, a Telegram Channel focused on
Middle East related news, where originally sourced from an alleged
whistleblower within the Pentagon, who shared the documents on a private
Telegram group.

Although Middle East Spectator said it is unable to determine the
authenticity of the documents, the Speaker of the US House of
Representatives, Mike Johnson, has confirmed that the American intelligence
community is investigating the incident.

"The leak is very concerning. There’s some serious allegations being made
there, an investigation underway, and I’ll get a briefing on that in a
couple of hours," Johnson told *CNN*.

These documents were marked top secret and are marked FVEY (Five Eyes),
meaning they are only meant to be viewed by authorities in the US, the
United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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So what do the documents entail?

The top secret information details the supposed preparation of the Israeli
Air Force for a strike against Iran.

The first document, published on October 15-16, 2024, is titled "Israel:
Air Force Continues Preparation for Strike on Iran and Conducts a Second
Large-Force Employment Exercise," and follows up on similar information
gathered on October 13, 2024.

In detail, the Israeli Air Force conducted its second large force
employment (LFE) exercise from October 15 to October 16, following up on an
LFE exercise conducted on October 13.

Additionally the Air Force handeled air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBMs)
and conducted cover unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations.

In this context, 16 Golden Horizon ALBMs and 40 Rocks stand-off
air-launched missiles, and other weapons were being handled in the Hatserim
Airbase, Ramat David Airbase, and the Ramon Airbase.

Air refueling and other reconnaissance aircraft were also operated during
that time.

The second document assesses the weapons handling, air defense, air
operations, nuclear and missile facilities, special forces, and the Navy by
Israeli occupation forces.

It deemed that the level of weapons handling of ALBMs is medium, while
precision-guided munitions handling was low. It also focused on the use of
nuclear-capable missiles, the Jericho II in particular, and the use of
nuclear facilities, saying that no significant activities were recorded on
October 16.

*Read more: Gulf states urge US to stop 'Israel' from attacking Iranian oil
sites
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/gulf-states-urge-us-to-stop--israel--from-attacking-iranian>*
A serious breach

Mick Mulroy, a former US defense official, told *CNN* that if the leak is
true, this means that the Israeli tactical plans to attack Iran have been
leaked, marking a "serious breach".

"The future coordination between the US and Israel could be challenged as
well. Trust is a key component in the relationship, and depending on how
this was leaked that trust could be eroded," he underlined.

On the other hand, an Israeli Member of the Knesset on behalf of Prime
Minister Netanyahu's Likud Party, Tally Gotliv, accused the US of
purposefully leaking the documents.

She said that the incident "was not done by accident."

"The leaking of the documents was done deliberately to prevent Israel and
to hinder Israel from attacking Iran," she claimed, accusing the Biden
administration of being "Iran's puppet."

*Read more: Satellite images show damage to Nevatim base from Iranian
missiles: AP
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/satellite-images-show-damage-to-nevatim-base-from-iranian-mi>*
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