Attack on Iran leaked to the press, B-2s returned
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump announced at his election rally in Arizona that the plan to attack Iran with B-2 stealth bombers was canceled due to a leak.
- Trump said that the people who made the leak should be punished and said, "We used to shoot the people who made the leak," and stated that the attack was carried out two days later.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
US President Donald Trump continues to hold rallies before the US presidential elections on November 3 and makes statements on foreign policy and national security issues at these rallies.
US President Trump continues his rallies before the November 3 elections.
Making statements regarding the agenda at the election rally held in Arizona, Trump announced that an attack plan against Iran a while ago was canceled due to a leak.
Stating that B-2 stealth bombers set out for "attacks on Iran", the US President stated that this information was leaked to media organizations before the attack was carried out.
"WE USED TO SHOOT THOSE WHO WERE LEAKING"
Stating that the leak appeared in some media outlets such as CNN and the New York Times and that Iranians were aware of the attack, Trump said, "Someone leaked it. These people should go to prison and be in prison for life. However, in my opinion, those who made this leak should be shot. In the past, we shot those who leaked." he said.
Sharing some details about the attack plan in question, Donald Trump underlined that the planes "will take off from Missouri at 12.07" on the day of the attack, that the arrival time was leaked and that this is an unacceptable situation.
"THE ATTACK WAS MADE TWO DAYS LATER"
The US President explained that they had to cancel the B-2 attacks that day and carried them out two days later. Emphasizing that those who make such leaks regarding the activities of the American army should not be forgiven, Trump argued that these people endanger the national security of the country.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A criminal complaint will be filed against the people who made the leak and criminal investigation will be initiated.
Likely · Within weeks
The United States will strengthen internal leakage measures to improve the security of covert operations.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- Who is the source of the leak?
- What precautions will be taken against the people who made the leak?
- How will Iran react in this situation?
