Ex-CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Leaking Classified Israel-Iran Strike Plans

Asif Rahman admitted to violating the Espionage Act by sharing top-secret documents, delaying Israel's planned retaliation against Iran.

Asif William Rahman, a former CIA analyst, pleaded guilty to leaking classified documents about Israel's planned airstrike on Iran in October 2024.
The leaked documents, shared on social media, caused Israeli officials to postpone the strike, which was eventually carried out later that month.
Rahman admitted to multiple leaks of classified information in 2024, including 15 documents unrelated to the Israel-Iran incident, and took extensive steps to cover his tracks.
He faces up to 20 years in prison but is likely to receive a sentence of 5 to 6.5 years under federal guidelines, with sentencing set for May 15, 2025.
Prosecutors suggest Rahman acted out of ideological motives, with his actions compromising U.S. national security and straining foreign relations.