US defense chief discussed leaked intel documents with Israeli counterpart: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AA) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a discussion with Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about the leak of purportedly classified documents detailing Israel’s preparations for its avowed retaliatory strike on Iran, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
“The Secretary has spoken with his counterpart,” Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder told reporters.
“The investigation is in its first few days, so it’s important to let that investigation run its course as it relates to the safety or the safeguarding of sensitive information. That is, of course, something that we take incredibly seriously here at the Department of Defense,” said Ryder.
Earlier, the FBI said it is investigating the leak, and working closely with the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.
The documents, dated Oct. 15 and 16, began circulating Friday after being shared on the Telegram channel, Middle East Spectator. The leaks reportedly came from a source within the US intelligence community.
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