Ariane Tabatabai, a senior staffer in the office of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, has been identified as the source behind the recent leak of classified documents detailing Israel’s military preparations for a potential strike on Iran. According to reports, Tabatabai allegedly leaked highly sensitive information about Israeli air force exercises, missile deployments, and covert drone activities. The documents were shared on a Telegram channel and revealed Israel’s response plans following Iran’s October 1 missile attack on Israeli territories.
The leaked documents, attributed to the U.S. Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency, have sparked concerns among U.S. and Israeli officials about the implications for U.S.-Israel relations. The documents detailed Israel’s military movements, including air-to-surface missile drills, covert drone activity, and refueling exercises, ahead of a possible strike in response to Iran’s actions. Due to the sensitive nature of the intelligence, it was reportedly accessible only to the U.S. and its “Five Eyes” intelligence-sharing allies.
The FBI is now investigating how the documents were leaked, with the Pentagon and other intelligence agencies expressing deep concern over the incident. Israeli officials have called the leak an embarrassment for the Pentagon and are expecting swift action to be taken against Tabatabai.
The leak comes just a year after another high-profile breach of classified documents relating to the Russia-Ukraine war, marking another major security failure for the U.S.
Despite this breach, Israeli officials have assured that intelligence-sharing between the two nations will continue, albeit with heightened caution.
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As soon as I saw this photo, I remembered that she was on this site not long ago. Here is the article. Can anyone explain why in heavens name this person was still on Austin’s staff?!! Is the State Department still “processing the reports”?? Definitely seems like she was “properly vetted” – yeah, by the Iranians, not Americans! This country is becoming stupider by the minute.
https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2227967/shocking-top-pentagon-official-exposed-as-undercover-iran-propagandist.html
Who identified this person as the source of the leak?? Has this allegation been substantiated by anyone? The pentagon and the Secretary’s office have just denied she has been identified as a possible source so obviously YWN has other sources it has relied upon before publishing this story.
How many years was pollard in prison for?
Also, @UncleMo amazing memory, thanks for bringing thisnup. I hope YWN will nring itnti kight as well because that is absolutely wacked up.
How many years was pollard in prison for?
Also, @UncleMo amazing memory, thanks for bringing thisnup. I hope YWN will nring itnti kight as well because that is absolutely wacked up.
Our government is smart…said nobody ever. This traitor should be treated just like the Rosenberg husband and wife Soviet spy team: fire up Old Sparky.
Why is she still there?
Based on her appearance and personal name, she does not appear to be much of Muslim regardless of her Shiite ancestry – so while she could be a spy, she could also be a scapegoat (since the FBI couldn’t find the spy, they looked for someone of Iranian ancestry).