Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib announced that Tehran has obtained a vast trove of sensitive Israeli documents, which will be unveiled soon. Describing the documents as a “treasure trove” that will significantly boost Iran’s offensive capabilities, Khatib stated that the transfer of these documents was time-consuming and required stringent security measures. “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.
The documents reportedly relate to Israel’s nuclear facilities, its relationship with the United States, Europe, and other countries, as well as its defensive capabilities. Khatib emphasized that the volume of documents is substantial, saying “talking of thousands of documents would be an understatement”. The documents have reportedly reached secure locations, and their unveiling is imminent.
This development comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with both countries engaging in covert operations against each other. Iran has accused Israel of assassinating its nuclear scientists, while Israel has blamed Iran for supporting armed groups across the region that target its interests. The Israeli government has not commented on the report, but there have been arrests of Israelis allegedly spying for Tehran amid its war in Gaza.
The revelation of these documents coincides with ongoing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. The United Nations nuclear watchdog recently reported that Tehran had carried out secret nuclear activities, which could lead to censure from the Board of Governors at the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran has denied wanting to create nuclear weapons, insisting that it intends to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
Meanwhile, Iran and the US have held indirect talks in Oman and Italy about a possible nuclear deal aimed at resolving a decades-long dispute over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. However, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected the current US proposal, stating that abandoning its uranium enrichment program was “100 percent against our interests”. Iran’s parliament speaker also said that the latest US proposal does not include the lifting of sanctions, potentially hindering negotiations.