Israel’s plan to launch a strike against Iran was forced to undergo changes and delays after a U.S. intelligence document outlining critical details was leaked. The document, which contained sensitive information about Israel’s preparatory actions, surfaced on a pro-Iranian social media platform, prompting Israel to rework its strategy.
While the document didn’t reveal specific target locations, it detailed missile preparation and drone surveillance efforts, which could have given Iran an advantage in preparing for the strike.
An intelligence source revealed that the need to revise certain strategies and operational components caused delays. Israel is now planning a retaliation, although it’s taking longer than initially expected. The U.S. is investigating the leak, but the source of the breach remains unclear.
The U.S. has advised Israel not to target Iranian oil or nuclear facilities, which President Biden has expressed concerns about. Instead, Israel is expected to focus on military targets within Iran. This conflict has unfolded amid broader regional tensions that were inflamed by Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, drawing in other hostile groups like Hezbollah.
Iran has been attempting to diplomatically persuade Arab states to block Israeli airstrikes by closing their airspace, but Jordan has explicitly rejected these requests, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining sovereignty and neutrality in the conflict.
