Iran’s intelligence minister revealed on Sunday that a collection of confidential Israeli documents recently obtained by Tehran would soon be made public. Speaking on state television, Esmail Khatib called the materials a “treasure trove” that he claimed would boost Iran’s strategic strength.
Over the weekend, Iranian state media claimed that intelligence agencies in Iran had acquired a vast quantity of classified Israeli documents. The reports did not provide any proof to support the assertion. According to Khatib, the documents include details on Israel’s nuclear infrastructure, its relationships with Western nations including the United States and European countries, and information regarding its military defense systems.
It remains uncertain if this alleged intelligence windfall is connected to a previously reported cyberattack on an Israeli nuclear facility last year. Tehran’s disclosure of the incident now comes amid growing international scrutiny of its own 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,” said Khatib. He added that the quantity of material was so substantial that “talking of thousands of documents would be an understatement.”
This development echoes a 2018 announcement by Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, who said Israeli operatives had retrieved a massive “archive” of Iranian nuclear files, claiming the documents proved Iran had conducted more extensive nuclear activities than it had previously admitted.
At the same time, Washington continues to engage in negotiations with Tehran to resolve the long-standing standoff over Iran’s nuclear program. President Donald Trump has warned that if diplomatic efforts fail, military options remain on the table to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear capabilities.
Despite issuing stern warnings, Trump has leaned on diplomacy. In April, he reportedly stepped in to stop a planned Israeli military operation targeting Iranian nuclear infrastructure, in order to avoid undermining the ongoing talks.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dismissed any suggestion that Tehran might abandon uranium enrichment. “100 percent” against Iran’s interests, he said on Wednesday, firmly rejecting one of the main conditions sought by the United States in negotiations.
Western governments maintain that Iran is enriching uranium to levels dangerously close to weapons-grade, arguing there is no civilian justification for such high levels of purity. Tehran has consistently denied that it intends to build nuclear weapons.
{Matzav.com}