What happened: The US Defence Department has elevated its counterintelligence threat assessment to the highest level, citing concerns that Israel may have intercepted American talks with Iran.
Why it matters:
- Heightened espionage concerns could affect US-Israel intelligence cooperation.
- US diplomatic negotiations with Iran may be compromised or more closely guarded.
MNN Take: The Defence Department's move reflects increased caution about foreign surveillance, particularly involving close allies, to protect sensitive diplomatic communications.
Sources: NYTimes US