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CIA Employee Arrested Over Leak of Israeli Military Plans Against Iran

Asif William Rahman charged for leaking classified information on Israel's potential military actions against Iran while under CIA employment.

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Updated: Nov 13th, 2024, 12:29 PM ET

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Asif William Rahman, a CIA employee, has been arrested in Cambodia for leaking classified information related to Israel's military plans against Iran. Indicted on two counts of illegally transmitting defense information, Rahman is accused of leaking documents via Telegram on October 17. The FBI investigation was sparked by the publication of sensitive documents that detailed Israel's military preparations following an Iranian missile attack. He is set to appear in Guam federal court as part of extradition proceedings.

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