Iran’s state-run PressTV reported Saturday that Iranian intelligence has acquired a significant cache of classified Israeli documents, some allegedly detailing Israel’s nuclear-related activities. The report comes amid renewed friction over Iran’s nuclear program and U.S.-brokered diplomatic efforts.
While Israel has not commented officially, the disclosure may relate to a cyberattack last year targeting Israel’s nuclear research infrastructure, which Tehran may now be leveraging amid heightened regional tensions.
According to unnamed sources cited by PressTV, the intelligence operation was conducted some time ago. However, due to the extensive volume of materials and the need to securely transfer them to protected sites inside Iran, authorities imposed a media blackout until the documents were fully secured. Sources added that the trove includes thousands of files, images, and videos, requiring substantial time for analysis.
The announcement mirrors a 2018 revelation by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who claimed Mossad agents had seized a secret Iranian nuclear archive, revealing previously undisclosed nuclear weapons development work.
The timing of Iran’s claim follows reports that U.S. President Donald Trump, despite his past threats to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities, recently blocked an Israeli plan to strike Iran, pushing instead for renewed negotiations.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei firmly rejected U.S. demands to halt uranium enrichment, stating it goes “100% against the interests” of the country—signaling Iran’s unwavering stance in ongoing nuclear talks.
This development further complicates efforts to revive diplomatic channels and raises concerns over potential escalations between Iran and Israel. The authenticity and impact of the alleged Israeli documents remain unverified, but the strategic narrative surrounding their release underscores the deepening standoff in the region.