Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say
Israel Shared Intelligence with US on Iranian Trump Assassination Plot
New Threat Revealed by Jerusalem
Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian – Israel shared intelligence with US officials revealing that Tehran has developed a new plan to assassinate President Donald Trump. According to two sources familiar with the matter, this warning came from Israeli intelligence agencies to Washington during the current week. The timing is significant as the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran faces increasing strain. While American intelligence had been gathering reports about potential threats to the president, the Israeli intelligence was particularly valuable because it outlined a specific, concrete operation rather than vague possibilities.
Some American officials believe the Israeli intelligence might be aimed at influencing President Trump’s approach to potential military escalation against Iran. At the time of reporting, details about the Israeli-warned plot remained unclear. Two sources confirmed that American intelligence had not independently verified the information and had not been tracking this particular threat before receiving the Israeli alert.
Presidential Reaction and Historical Background
The United States has long warned that Iran could attempt to assassinate President Trump in retaliation for the 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani. When questioned about the Israeli warning, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the White House pointed to President Trump’s recent comments about Iran’s intentions.
“They want to take out the US leader — me,” President Trump told reporters on Wednesday. “I’m on whatever list. I saw this morning I’m on every single one of their lists. And so far, I guess I’ve been a bit lucky, but maybe that doesn’t last very long. These are evil, sick people. And we have to root out that cancer. That cancer. You know what you do? You’ve got to cut out cancer early. And that’s the way I feel.”
After making these remarks, President Trump mentioned he had recently learned of a new ranking placing him as Iran’s top assassination target. It is unclear whether this referred to the fresh Israeli intelligence or separate information. Meanwhile, large crowds of Iranians chanted for President Trump’s death during funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died during the early stages of the ongoing conflict.
Diplomatic and Military Developments
Relations between the United States and Iran have worsened considerably in recent days, with both nations exchanging threats and conducting military strikes while a sixty-day ceasefire appears to be collapsing. Two sources with knowledge of American intelligence assessments indicated that the intelligence community is watching multiple actors who have discussed potential attacks but have not yet carried them out. One source noted that American intelligence agencies worry Iran might target numerous current and former senior government officials.
However, that same source emphasized that the Israeli report is seen as part of a broader Israeli effort to shape President Trump’s decisions regarding Iran. Within the intelligence community, some members remain skeptical of Israeli intelligence assessments, according to the source. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly expressed serious doubts about President Trump’s diplomatic initiatives with Iran and has engaged in disputes with the American president over Israeli military operations in Lebanon, which have complicated ongoing negotiations.
The two leaders held a telephone conversation on Thursday, and Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to travel to Washington soon for discussions with the president. On Thursday, another American official confirmed that diplomatic channels remain active despite the resumption of military strikes and President Trump’s announcement the previous day that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran had concluded. Both Washington and Tehran are working toward securing a nuclear agreement by mid-August. Several officials indicated that preparations for potential military strikes were underway for Thursday night, though these were being postponed in favor of continued diplomatic engagement.
Earlier on Thursday aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, President Trump addressed reporters about the situation, emphasizing that the United States would not hesitate to respond if necessary. The president also noted that the intelligence community was working around the clock to assess all available information regarding the Iranian plot.
