The latest
Israel has shared intelligence with the United States indicating that Iran is pursuing a new plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to The Wall Street Journal. CNN reported that U.S. intelligence agencies had already been receiving a steady stream of information in recent weeks about potential threats, although the specific alleged plot has not been independently confirmed.
Details
- Israeli warning: The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Israel provided Washington this week with intelligence describing a specific alleged assassination plot targeting Trump.
- U.S. assessment: CNN reported that American intelligence agencies had already been monitoring a continuous flow of information about potential threats. Some U.S. officials reportedly viewed the Israeli warning as part of a broader effort to influence Trump’s decisions on Iran.
- White House response: The White House referred reporters to Trump’s recent public remarks, in which he said Iran wanted to kill him, without directly confirming the intelligence report.
- Previous case: The U.S. Department of Justice announced in November 2024 criminal charges tied to an alleged Iranian plot involving a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused of surveilling Trump and planning his assassination.
- Broader context: U.S. officials have consistently linked Iranian threats against Trump to the 2020 drone strike that killed IRGC Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani. Iran has repeatedly denied involvement in assassination plots inside the United States.
Background
Since Soleimani’s killing, the United States has significantly increased security protections for Trump and several current and former officials. The Justice Department has announced multiple cases alleging Iranian-linked assassination plots, while Tehran has consistently rejected the accusations as politically motivated.
What to watch
Attention will now focus on whether Washington announces additional security measures or releases new intelligence, and whether the reported threats affect ongoing U.S. diplomacy with Iran or future military decisions.
