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<h1 class="gmail-reader-title">Leaked US files detail preparations for Israeli strike on Iran</h1>
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<div class="gmail-reader-estimated-time" dir="ltr">October 20, 2024<br></div>
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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. </p><img src="cid:ii_m2i8ln900" alt="eaf3a146-e35c-44dd-8032-1cc79ff21240.jpg" width="464" height="310"><br><div><ul><li>
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. <em>(AP)</em>
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<p>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. </p>
<p>The agency focuses on providing geospatial intelligence (GEOINT),
which can be collected via satellite or aircraft, by the United States
Department of Defense.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>"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 <em>CNN</em>. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/leaked-docs-expose-us-plot-to-control-iran-opposition-moveme">Leaked docs expose US plot to control Iran opposition movement: Report</a></strong></p>
<h2>So what do the documents entail?</h2>
<p>The top secret information details the supposed preparation of the Israeli Air Force for a strike against Iran. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Additionally the Air Force handeled air-launched ballistic missiles
(ALBMs) and conducted cover unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Air refueling and other reconnaissance aircraft were also operated during that time. </p>
<p>The second document assesses the weapons handling, air defense, air
operations, nuclear and missile facilities, special forces, and the Navy
by Israeli occupation forces. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/gulf-states-urge-us-to-stop--israel--from-attacking-iranian">Gulf states urge US to stop 'Israel' from attacking Iranian oil sites</a></strong></p>
<h2>A serious breach</h2>
<p>Mick Mulroy, a former US defense official, told <em>CNN</em> that if
the leak is true, this means that the Israeli tactical plans to attack
Iran have been leaked, marking a "serious breach".</p>
<p>"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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>She said that the incident "was not done by accident."</p>
<p>"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."</p>
<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/satellite-images-show-damage-to-nevatim-base-from-iranian-mi">Satellite images show damage to Nevatim base from Iranian missiles: AP</a></strong></p></div></div></div>
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