Muslim official charged for leaking docs about Israel’s plans to strike Iran was CIA agent by Robert Spencer

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Everyone at the CIA would shudder with horror at the idea that a Muslim official might have more loyalty to the umma than to the United States government. The very idea would be “Islamophobic,” although it is standard Islamic theology, as is the idea that Jews are the worst enemies of Muslims (cf. Qur’an 5:82).

Meanwhile, will Asif W. Rahman be charged with treason, which is defined as giving aid and comfort to the enemy, for helping Iran in this way? Come on, man! Beltway insiders will protect him.

More on this story. “CIA official with top security clearance charged for leaking highly classified docs about Israel’s plans to strike Iran,” by Emily Crane, New York Post, November 13, 2024:

A CIA official has been charged with leaking highly classified US documents about Israel’s potential plan to strike back against Iran over a missile attack.

Asif W. Rahman, who worked overseas for the agency and held a top secret security clearance, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia on Tuesday over the leaks, the New York Times reported.

His arrest comes after the top secret materials started circulating online last month detailing Israel’s apparent intention to retaliate after Iran launched a barrage of missiles back on Oct. 1.

The files, which were prepared by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency detailed, in part, satellite imagery tied to the potential Israeli strike, as well as the various kinds of missiles on hand.

The top secret files were only meant to be seen by those with proper clearance in the US and the “Five Eyes” – Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

CIA Director WIlliam Burns attends an event hosted by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the debut of “The West Wing,” a popular television series set in the White House, in Washington, DC, on September 20, 2024.

Rahman’s clearance with the CIA meant he had access to sensitive compartmentalized information, which is typical of employees who handle classified materials….

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