Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib announced on Sunday that Tehran is preparing to unveil a substantial collection of sensitive Israeli documents, which he described as a “treasure trove” that will bolster Iran’s offensive capabilities.
The announcement follows reports in Iranian state media on Saturday claiming that Iranian intelligence agencies have acquired a large cache of classified Israeli material. According to Khatib, the documents pertain to Israel’s nuclear infrastructure, its defense systems, and its diplomatic relations with the United States, Europe, and other nations.
Israel has not yet issued an official response.
It remains unclear whether the acquisition is connected to a reported cyberattack last year targeting an Israeli nuclear research facility—an incident Tehran may now be revealing as nuclear tensions escalate between Iran and the West.
“The transfer of this treasure trove required time and extensive security precautions,” Khatib told state television.
“The method of transfer will remain classified, but the documents are expected to be published soon. Saying there are ‘thousands’ of documents would be an understatement.”
This development comes years after a similar incident in 2018, when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that Mossad agents had retrieved a vast archive of Iranian nuclear documents, claiming they proved Iran had conducted more nuclear weapons research than previously admitted.
Tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program have continued to rise. In April, reports emerged that then-U.S. President Donald Trump blocked a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, favoring diplomatic negotiations with Tehran instead.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reaffirmed last week that halting uranium enrichment is “100% against” the country’s national interests—rejecting a key U.S. demand in ongoing talks aimed at resolving the long-standing nuclear standoff.
Western nations assert that Iran is enriching uranium to levels near weapons-grade, raising fears of nuclear proliferation. Iran, however, continues to insist that its nuclear program is purely peaceful and not intended for weapons development.
