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Iran Claims Seizure of Vast Cache of Israeli Nuclear and Defense Documents

Tehran’s intelligence minister calls the haul a ‘treasure trove’ that will boost its offensive capabilities during US nuclear talks

Many rockets, fired from Iran, are seen over Jerusalem from Hebron, West Bank on October 01, 2024. The Israeli army announced that missiles were fired from Iran towards Israel and sirens were heard across the country, especially in Tel Aviv.
Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speaks to journalists during press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
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Overview

  • Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB said a covert operation extracted an extensive trove of documents, images and videos from inside Israel.
  • The materials reportedly cover Israeli nuclear projects, defense strategies and diplomatic relations with the United States and Europe.
  • Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib branded the files a “treasure trove” poised to strengthen Iran’s military posture.
  • Two Israelis, Roy Mizrahi and Almog Atias, were arrested in May by Shin Bet for alleged collaboration with Iranian intelligence, hinting at internal involvement.
  • The disclosure heightens regional tensions during US-led nuclear talks with Tehran, with neither independent analysts nor Israeli authorities confirming the breach.