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LBCI
2 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Sensitive Israeli documents obtained by Iran to be unveiled soon: Minister
Sensitive Israeli documents obtained by Tehran should be unveiled soon, Minister of Intelligence Esmail Khatib told state TV on Sunday, describing them as a "treasure trove" which will strengthen Iran's offensive capabilities. Iranian state media reported on Saturday that Iranian intelligence agencies had obtained a large trove of sensitive Israeli documents. Khatib said these were related to Israel's nuclear facilities and its relations with the United States, Europe and other countries, and to its defensive capabilities. There was no immediate official comment from Israel. It was not clear whether the information breach was linked to a reported hacking, opens new tab of an Israeli nuclear research center last year which Tehran is only disclosing now amid heightened tensions over its nuclear program. "The transfer of this treasure trove was time-consuming and required security measures. Naturally, the transfer methods will remain confidential but the documents should be unveiled soon," Khatib said, adding that in terms of volume, "talking of thousands of documents would be an understatement." In 2018, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israeli agents had seized a huge "archive" of Iranian documents that showed Tehran had done more nuclear work than previously known. Reuters
Middle East Eye
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Iran to reveal 'treasure trove' of captured Israeli intelligence documents
Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib announced on state television Sunday that Tehran possesses a cache of sensitive Israeli documents, calling them a "treasure trove" that will enhance Iran's military capabilities. State media reported the documents contain information about Israel's nuclear facilities, defence systems, and foreign relations with the US and European nations. While the origin of the breach remains unclear, it may connect to last year's alleged hack of an Israeli nuclear research centre. Khatib stated the documents' transfer required extensive security measures, adding: "Talking of thousands of documents would be an understatement." The minister confirmed the materials would be made public soon, though the methods of acquisition would remain secret.
Los Angeles Times
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear files
DUBAI — Iran's intelligence minister claimed without offering evidence Sunday that Tehran seized an 'important treasury' of information regarding Israel's nuclear program, ahead of a week in which the Islamic Republic likely will face new diplomatic pressure over its own program. The remarks by Esmail Khatib follow Iranian state television claiming Saturday that Iranian intelligence officials seized documents, again without any evidence. Israel, whose undeclared atomic weapons program makes it the only country in the Mideast with nuclear bombs, has not acknowledged any such Iranian operation targeting it — though there have been arrests of Israelis allegedly spying for Tehran amid the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. Iran, meanwhile, will likely face censure this week from the Board of Governors at the International Atomic Energy Agency over longstanding questions about its program. Iran has also signaled it will reject a proposal from the United States after five rounds of negotiations over its nuclear program — setting the stage for that long-running crisis to potentially spike as well. Responding to questions from an Iranian state TV reporter Sunday after a Cabinet meeting, Khatib said members of the Intelligence Ministry 'achieved an important treasury of strategic, operational and scientific intelligence of the Zionist regime and it was transferred into the country with God's help.' He claimed thousands of pages of documents had been obtained and insisted they would be made public soon. Among them were documents related to the U.S., Europe and other countries, he claimed, obtained through 'infiltration' and 'access to the sources.' He did not elaborate on the methods used. However, Khatib, a Shiite cleric, was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury in 2022 over directing 'cyber espionage and ransomware attacks in support of Iran's political goals.' For Iran, the claim may be designed to show the public that the theocracy was able to respond to a 2018 Israeli operation that spirited out what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a 'half ton' of documents related to Iran's program. That Israeli announcement came just before President Trump in his first term unilaterally withdrew America from Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, which greatly limited its program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. This week, Western nations are expect to go before the IAEA's Board of Governors with a proposal to find Iran in noncompliance with the United Nations' nuclear watchdog. It could be the first time in decades — and likely would kick the issue to the U.N. Security Council. That could see one of the Western countries involved in the 2015 nuclear deal invoke the so-called 'snapback' of U.N. sanctions on the Islamic Republic. The authority to reestablish those sanctions by the complaint of any member of the original 2015 nuclear deal expires in October — putting the West on a clock to exert pressure on Tehran over its program before losing that power. Iran now enriches uranium up to 60% purity — a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. Tehran has enough highly enriched uranium to build multiple atomic bombs should it choose to do so. Without a deal with the U.S., Iran's long-ailing economy could enter a free-fall that could worsen the simmering unrest at home. Israel or the U.S. might carry out long-threatened airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. Experts fear Tehran in response could decide to fully end its cooperation with the IAEA and rush toward a bomb. Gambrell writes for the Associated Press. AP writer Nasser Karimi in Tehran contributed to this report.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran claims access to cache on Israeli nuclear tech
Dubai: Sensitive Israeli documents obtained by Tehran should be unveiled soon, Minister of Intelligence Esmail Khatib told state TV on Sunday, describing them as a "treasure trove" which will strengthen Iran's offensive capabilities. Iranian state media reported on Saturday that Iranian intelligence agencies had obtained a large trove of sensitive Israeli documents. Khatib said these were related to Israel's nuclear facilities and its relations with the United States, Europe and other countries, and to its defensive capabilities. There was no immediate official comment from Israel. It was not clear whether the information breach was linked to a reported hacking of an Israeli nuclear research centre last year which Tehran is only disclosing now amid heightened tensions over its nuclear programme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks "The transfer of this treasure trove was time-consuming and required security measures. Naturally, the transfer methods will remain confidential but the documents should be unveiled soon," Khatib said, adding that in terms of volume, "talking of thousands of documents would be an understatement." In 2018, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israeli agents had seized a huge "archive" of Iranian documents that showed Tehran had done more nuclear work than previously known. Live Events US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme. But Trump in April reportedly blocked a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites in favour of negotiating a deal with Tehran. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that abandoning uranium enrichment was "100%" against Iran's interests, rejecting a central US demand in talks to resolve a decades-long dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Western powers say Iran is refining uranium to a high degree of fissile purity close to the level suitable for atomic bomb fuel. Iran has long denied seeking nuclear weapons.
Saba Yemen
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Iranian Intelligence Minister: We have obtained treasure trove of Zionist nuclear documents
Tehran – Saba: Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib confirmed on Sunday that his country has obtained a "treasure trove of strategic, operational, and scientific information from the Zionist entity." In an interview with Iranian television, Khatib revealed details of the intelligence operation to obtain strategic and sensitive documents related to the Zionist entity. He considered that the documents obtained by Iranian intelligence regarding the Israeli enemy's nuclear projects and facilities "strengthen Iran's offensive capability." He explained, "What happened is a very significant intelligence event, as the matter cannot be reduced to obtaining only thousands of documents. We obtained complete nuclear documents, as well as documents about the Israeli enemy's relations with Western countries and the United States." The Iranian Intelligence Minister spoke about the execution of the operation, saying that "these documents were transferred into Iran safely," indicating that "the methods of transporting the documents into Iran are just as important as the documents themselves," but he declined to reveal the methods of transporting the documents at this time. He stated, "The operation took place some time ago, but we preferred to wait before announcing the news to ensure the safety of the operation," stressing that "the documents will be revealed soon." Khatib stated that the operation "was complex, extensive, and multifaceted, as it was planned by attracting elements to gain access to the required sources." Commenting on this, Israeli enemy media outlets stated that "the timing of Iran's announcement of its acquisition of documents related to Israeli nuclear technology is linked to the negotiations with Washington." These leaks come at a time when the region is witnessing escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, amid the enemy's threats to bomb nuclear sites, and amid ongoing indirect nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, in an attempt to reach an agreement regarding the nuclear program. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
