Israel Warns US of New Iranian Plot to Assassinate President Trump

Israel has provided the United States with new intelligence indicating that Iran has developed a fresh plan to assassinate US President Donald Trump, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. This intelligence, previously unknown to American agencies, is currently under review in the US and, if confirmed, could mark a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran amid renewed US strikes in Iran and rising friction around the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has long vowed revenge against Trump for ordering the killing of Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, who was killed in a US strike in Iraq during Trump’s first term. During the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, mourners were seen holding signs declaring "We will kill Trump." The White House referred reporters to Trump’s remarks in Ankara, where he acknowledged the threats against his life, stating, "They want to eliminate the leader of the US, me. I’m on every list. I saw this morning I’m on every single one of their lists." He added, "So far, I guess I’ve been a little lucky, but that might not last much longer."

Both the Israeli embassy in Washington and Iran’s UN mission declined to comment on the report. The intelligence transfer comes amid growing tensions between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu reportedly seeks to continue direct strikes against Iran to achieve further objectives, while Trump is looking for ways to end the conflict, fearing that prolonged fighting could severely damage the global economy.

Earlier in the conflict, Trump and Netanyahu communicated frequently, sometimes late at night, with Netanyahu updating Trump on Israeli intelligence and strike targets. Recently, their conversations have become more strained, but they spoke again on Thursday. The Israeli Prime Minister’s office stated that both leaders agreed to continue coordination, with Trump briefing Netanyahu on recent US military activity in the Gulf region.