CIA Analyst Sentenced to Three Years for Leaking Israel's Strike Plans

Former CIA analyst Asif William Rahman has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for leaking classified documents regarding Israel's plans to strike Iran. Rahman, 34, pleaded guilty earlier this year to two counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act. This breach of trust involved utilizing his security clearance to print, photograph, and disseminate top-secret materials, which were later shared on platforms like social media.

The leaked documents reportedly provided insight into Israel's military strategy and preparations related to a series of air strikes conducted by Israel against Iranian military sites last October, which was a response to missile attacks initiated by Tehran. John Eisenberg, the assistant attorney general for national security, emphasized the gravity of Rahman's actions, indicating that he had "betrayed the American people" by compromising the nation's most sensitive secrets.

Following the leaks, documents from a Department of Defense agency surfaced on an Iranian-aligned Telegram account. These materials carried a top-secret designation and detailed assessment concerning Israeli plans leading up to the military action against Iran. Among the leaked information was a reference to Israel's nuclear capabilities, which have never been officially confirmed.

The situation escalated to the point where former President Joe Biden publicly expressed his concern regarding the leak. Rahman was apprehended by the FBI in Cambodia and subsequently extradited to Guam to face legal proceedings. He now serves his sentence for a significant breach of national security and trust.