Former Worker Accused of Leaking Israel Attack Documents

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A former U.S. federal employee faces charges for allegedly disclosing classified documents that detailed Israel’s previous strategies for launching an attack against Iran, as revealed in court documents released on Wednesday.

CIA Official Arrested for Leaking Classified Docs about Israel’s Strike Plans on Iran #CIA #Leak #Mole pic.twitter.com/7rINbjGy5T

— Wesley L. Austin (@Wesleylaustin) November 13, 2024

The suspect, identified as Asif William Rahman, was taken into custody by FBI agents in Cambodia this week. His initial court appearance is scheduled to take place in Guam.

At present, details regarding his legal representation and specific government employer remain unclear.

CIA official with top security clearance charged for leaking highly classified docs about Israel’s plans to strike Iran https://t.co/ENJpEkhVFO pic.twitter.com/4b1yT3zgyP

— New York Post (@nypost) November 13, 2024

The story was initially brought to light by The New York Times.