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CIA Official Charged with Leaking Classified Documents on Israel’s Iran Strike Plans

Asif William Rahman, arrested in Cambodia, faces charges under the Espionage Act for allegedly leaking top-secret information.

  • A U.S. government employee, Asif William Rahman, has been charged with leaking classified documents about Israel's military plans to strike Iran.
  • Rahman, who worked for the CIA and held a top-secret security clearance, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia and is set to appear in court in Guam.
  • The leaked documents, prepared by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, detailed Israeli military preparations and were shared on a pro-Iranian Telegram channel.
  • The leak reportedly caused Israel to alter its military plans and has intensified diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Israel.
  • Rahman faces two counts of violating the Espionage Act, which could result in significant prison time if convicted.
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