Israel Warned US of Iranian Plot to Assassinate Officials
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
Israel provided intelligence to the US about an Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump and senior officials, influencing Trump's stance on Iran talks. Mossad chief Yossi Cohen met with US intelligence chiefs amid these threats, which include drone attacks. Several US officials, including Secretaries Bessent and Rubio, have been moved to secure locations. President Trump has also increased his personal security, and has stated the US no longer needs a deal with Iran.
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- Israel alerted the US to an Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump and senior officials.
- The intelligence shared by Israel was a key factor in President Trump's shift away from Iran talks.
- Mossad chief Yossi Cohen met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Washington amid the threats.
- Several senior US officials, including Secretaries Bessent and Rubio, have been moved to secure facilities.
- President Trump has increased his personal security and stated the US no longer needs a deal with Iran.
Israel has shared intelligence with the United States indicating Iran's intention to assassinate President Donald Trump and other senior US officials. This intelligence was a key factor in Trump's recent shift away from engaging in talks with Iran, according to US and Israeli officials. The information was reportedly provided by Israel at Washington's request, with US intelligence agencies asking the Mossad to verify the threats.
Mossad chief Yossi Cohen, who is close to outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was in the US meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other officials. This visit follows a pattern of frequent trips to Washington by Cohen since his appointment, maintaining close coordination with his American counterparts.
US officials were reportedly aware of Iranian threats targeting senior Trump administration figures, particularly after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a US-Israeli war against Iran. Israeli intelligence suggests recent tangible threats include the use of bomb-laden drones, a tactic difficult to counter with standard personal protective measures.
In response to these threats, several senior US officials have had their public appearances significantly reduced and have been moved from their homes to secure facilities. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who oversees sanctions against Iran, was reportedly relocated to a secure military base. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a strong opponent of a deal with Iran, was also moved to a secure military residence, as was Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
President Trump himself has had special security measures implemented during his public appearances, which have become less frequent. These measures are designed to neutralize drone threats. The perceived Iranian intent to assassinate senior US officials is considered a primary reason for Trump's hardened stance against negotiations with Iran and any potential agreement, especially after Iran's refusal to discuss its nuclear program until sanctions are lifted and frozen funds are released.
Trump recently instructed Vice President J.D. Vance to focus on domestic issues, stating the US no longer needs a deal with Iran and has sufficient leverage. This statement followed reports of Vance's attempts to broker a direct meeting with Iranian officials to end the war.
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