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Sunday, October 20, 2024

The United States is investigating the leak of a pair of highly classified intelligence documents describing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said on Sunday. The documents appear to have been prepared by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, describing U.S. interpretations of Israeli Air Force and Navy planning based on satellite imagery from Oct. 15-16.

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Seems like someone really wants Trump to win.

#1 | Posted by censored at 2024-10-20 11:02 AM | Reply

Seems like someone really wants Trump to win.
#1 | Posted by censored

There's an Iranian spy ring in the iden administration.

I have mentioned the DoJ actions here before

Lumpers don't listen, partisanship over country.

#2 | Posted by oneironaut at 2024-10-20 11:14 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

Dis these documents walk out of a Mara Pedo bathroom?

#3 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-10-20 11:15 AM | Reply

Details of how Israel's purported preparations for Iran attack leaked, explained
www.upi.com

... A team of independent bloggers in the Middle East who purportedly spread classified documents detailing Israel's plans for a strike against rival Iran have explained how the information leaked.

On Friday, the self-described "news aggregator" Middle East Spectator shared documents appearing to have originated from the U.S. intelligence community on Telegram. UPI has reviewed the documents but has not been able to verify their authenticity.

The documents were marked as "top secret" and appear to have come from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, which generates intelligence from satellite and aerial imagery.

Markings on the documents indicate that they required special handling to protect data provided by a contributing foreign government, Israel, and could only be shared with America's "Five Eyes" allies - Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. ...

"We are independent journalists and are not tied to any government entity or organization," Middle East Spectator said in a post, hitting back at claims in American media that the collective has ties to Iran.

Middle East Spectator shared that one of its acquaintances had received the documents from an anonymous source on Telegram who refused to identify themselves after they first appeared in a private Telegram group with just 7,000 members. ...



#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-10-20 04:09 PM | Reply

A manufactured excuse for why America and Israel are now quite hesitant to attack Iran.

It is simply a misdirection to save face. America and Israel need to spin their inaction on Iran after weeks of belligerent warnings and the typical neocon media blitz manufacturing consent for an imminent attack.

Russia has decided it is in its best longterm interest to go "all-in" on supporting and protecting Iran and has made it clear to Israeli leadership that any attack on Iran will be met with an overwhelming response that will include Russian participation. So if America decides to enter the fray, they will be engaging Russia directly, which is the last thing that they want.

All needs to do is look at how many Russian warships are currently in the Persian golf awaiting Israel's promised move.

I find it quite ironic that the world has to rely on Russia of all countries in order to reign in Israel's psychopathic aggressions. What a shameful moment to be an American.

#5 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2024-10-20 04:53 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Persian GULF, lol.

#6 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2024-10-20 04:54 PM | Reply

#5 America leads the World when it comes to psychopathic aggression.

We Light the Way. We Provide the Means. We pick Favorites, some lives are Priceless.

Other are totally Expendable, or just Targets to be Destroyed.

Israel isn't doing anything the Uni-party doesn't Want. And Approve Of.

Almost 80 years of just letting them Do Anything They Want, no matter how Horrid.

It's good to See a Civil Country Step Up and try to Stop them.

Israel is Self Destructing.

#7 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2024-10-20 05:05 PM | Reply

I would not call Putin civil. He simply realizes that Israel is now a huge strategic liability for America and is showing skill in taking advantage of that.

#8 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2024-10-20 05:15 PM | Reply

If America wasn't completely beholden to the perverted interests of a genocidal, ethno-supremacist regime like Israel, then it would be in better position to confront Russian influence in southwest Asia with the help of both Turkey and Iran.

Yes, Iran.

#9 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2024-10-20 05:18 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Iran is a natural Ally in the region.

How they became The Enemy, is just out there. Mostly US meddling in Iranian politics and Picking Winners.

Doofus type stuff.

#10 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2024-10-20 05:43 PM | Reply

"A manufactured excuse for why America and Israel are now quite hesitant to attack Iran.
#5 | Posted by NerfHerder"

100% right. Iran's missile attack spooked Israel like never before. Iron dome and the US air defense was rendered useless. Then, Russia sent Iran the S400 system and China the laser anti-drone tech. The new rumor is that Russia also sent Iran the hypersonic, high kinetic energy weapon that hits like a low yield nuke.

Israel allowed the US to leak this to buy time and convince US to send another THAAD battery. But, Israel knows the game has now changed and Iran is no longer all talk. Also, with the assassination of Nazralla after having a back channel deal between Iran and US, Iran has now stated no more back channel discussion. So, allowing Israel a face saving retaliation strike is off the table. Israel striking Iran now will result in Israel losing all the infrastructure which makes it a modern state.

#11 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-20 08:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#11 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-20 08:54 PM | Reply | Flag: Serious level

#12 | Posted by Hans at 2024-10-20 08:55 PM | Reply

"#12 | Posted by Hans"

I told you last week, you can stop running over to smell my seat every time I stand up. I will not leave you a fart.

#13 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-20 09:02 PM | Reply

DeadPedo Walking?

#14 | Posted by Corky at 2024-10-20 09:04 PM | Reply

"DeadPedo Walking?
#14 | Posted by Corky"

So you saw Biden this weekend too? Yeah, he looked terrible.

#15 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-20 09:07 PM | Reply

#15 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-20 09:07 PM | Reply | Flag: Serious level

#16 | Posted by Hans at 2024-10-20 09:11 PM | Reply

So you saw Biden this weekend too?

I missed him this weekend... where was he?

#17 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-10-20 09:30 PM | Reply

#15

Between your smell and your cult leader's sagging full diapers, it's hard to imagine anything worse.

It's like trying to imagine a Dem candidate being worse than a criminal traitor Republican candidate.

#18 | Posted by Corky at 2024-10-20 10:07 PM | Reply

"Between your smell and your cult leader's sagging full diapers, it's hard to imagine anything worse.
#18 | Posted by Corky"

Well, your issue is with Hans and not me. I agree, I think smelling someone's fart is rather disgusting. But for him, it is sweeter than a rose. Given liberals are tolerant of every identity, I don't know why you would be disparaging Hans identifying as a 'fart smeller'.

#19 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-20 10:23 PM | Reply

19

Thank you for being unconsciously self-disparaging with every underwhelming post.

A lot of libs are intolerant of criminal traitor Presidents, a lot of Republicans treat them like the Daddy they need in their lives.

#20 | Posted by Corky at 2024-10-20 10:32 PM | Reply

Need to find who the leaker is. Doesn't surprise me coming from Biden/Obama/Harris. They hate Israel and love Iran.

#21 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-10-20 10:38 PM | Reply

"They hate Israel and love Iran.
#21 | Posted by BellRinger"

This was done with the expressed consent of Israel. I doubt it passed through the White House and was straight deep state.

#22 | Posted by deadman at 2024-10-20 10:43 PM | Reply

Fat Donnie Loser ----- his pants so much they put a pad under him for appearances.

Jeff.

You ------- ----.

#23 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-10-21 12:08 AM | Reply

LGH is a certifiable lunatic.

Please keep this person away from any sharp objects.

#24 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-10-21 12:17 AM | Reply

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