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Man Charged for Leaking CIA Documents on Israel’s Military Plans

Former C.I.A. agent arrested for sharing classified information revealing Israel's potential retaliation strategies against Iran.

By Adam Goldman and Seamus HughesSource: nytimes.com1 min read

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A former C.I.A. official has been indicted for leaking sensitive documents that outline Israel's military responses to tensions with Iran, causing significant concern among U.S. intelligence agencies.

A C.I.A. officer named Asif W. Rahman faces serious charges after disclosing classified documents detailing Israel's military strategies against Iran. These documents, which emerged last month on Telegram, were prepared by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), known for its satellite imagery analysis. Rahman, who held top-secret clearance and was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia, will appear in court in Guam for two counts of violating the Espionage Act. The FBI is actively investigating the leak, raising alarms about national security and the potential for harmful information to reach foreign adversaries.

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