House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed on Sunday that the U.S. government is investigating a classified leak involving the Israeli Defense Forces’ (IDF) plan to strike Iran, with suspicion now falling on a senior Pentagon official. Ariane Tabatabai, an Iranian-American scholar and senior advisor at the Pentagon, has been identified as the prime suspect. This comes amid broader concerns about the Biden administration’s handling of sensitive information, particularly with figures like Robert Malley, who has been criticized for his connections to Iran.
Tabatabai’s alleged role has raised alarms, particularly given her past involvement with U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations under the Biden administration. Sources from Sky News Arabia and various U.S. outlets suggest that the investigation has intensified, with accusations swirling that Tabatabai may have leaked IDF plans to Tehran.
Top Iranian Pentagon Official Ariane Tabatabai Is The Israeli-Iran Attack Plan Who Kept Her Top-Level Security Clearance Despite Previous ‘Spying for Tehran’ Accusations
Tabatabai os a long time Iranian operative who who kept her security clearance despite previous ‘spying… pic.twitter.com/c72cmgwy3e
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Critics, including members of Congress, are now questioning the integrity of individuals holding key positions in the Biden administration, accusing them of compromising national security. Some Republicans are demanding that Tabatabai’s security clearance be revoked, and these suspicions have reignited broader concerns about Iranian influence within the Biden administration.
Wait, so Ariane Tabatabai is the suspect for the leak?
You mean the same person who was already outed as an Iranian agent?
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This leak has further strained U.S.-Israel relations and has put the administration on defense, as calls for more transparency and accountability grow louder. This revelation is particularly significant as it underscores how critical national security issues are becoming political flashpoints in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
Republican figures like Kash Patel have long raised alarms about Tabatabai’s connections to Iran, and this latest leak appears to have validated some of those concerns. In 2023, U.S. senators had already called for the suspension of her security clearance, questioning her loyalty given her past communications with Iranian officials.
While the investigation is ongoing and Tabatabai has not been convicted, the allegations have sparked outrage, and many are demanding answers from the Department of Defense. The Biden administration now finds itself under fire, with critics warning that this breach could have serious consequences for U.S. foreign policy, particularly with Israel and its security concerns regarding Iran.
Last year, I called for suspending Ariane Tabatabai’s security clearance for her role in an Iranian info op. Amazingly, she’s still in her job.
The latest apparent leak to an Iranian Telegram channel reflects the Biden-Harris administration's tolerance of insider threats. pic.twitter.com/Ma6Z6ZAy6W
— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) October 21, 2024
This controversy raises significant questions about the security of sensitive U.S. intelligence and the vetting process for those in high-level positions within the federal government.