US Officials Fear Israel Shared Intelligence to Push US-Iran War Resumption

The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday that some senior American officials suspect Israel shared selective intelligence with the United States to provoke a full-scale war with Iran. According to these sources, President Donald Trump decided to return to the US aboard an older Air Force One plane after the NATO summit in Turkey, following Israeli intelligence about a possible assassination plot against him. While some officials considered the threat not entirely credible, the White House security and intelligence teams advised against using the newer plane donated by Qatar for the return flight under those circumstances.

Officials noted that Iran understands any attack on Trump would trigger a severe military response. Several sources expressed concern to the Wall Street Journal that Israel might have attempted to influence US decision-making by presenting partial intelligence. They emphasized that single intelligence pieces often provide an incomplete picture of potential threats.

A spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy in Washington stated that Israel shares intelligence with the US due to close bilateral cooperation and not to advance any hidden agenda such as pushing for war. The report highlights ongoing tensions and mistrust regarding intelligence sharing between the two allies amid heightened concerns over Iran.