Trump Assassination Plot? Israel Warns US of Fresh Iranian Plan to Kill Donald Trump

Israel has shared fresh intelligence with the United States warning of a new and specific plot by Tehran to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, according to media reports published Thursday. The warning, first reported by The Wall Street Journal and CNN, outlines what sources describe as a "fresh" and highly targeted plan developed by Iranian intelligence. While U.S. intelligence agencies have reportedly monitored a steady flow of threats against the American president for weeks, officials noted that the newly provided Israeli intelligence stands out due to its reference to a distinct operational plan.

U.S. agencies have not yet independently verified the intelligence or determined the exact timeline of the alleged plot. Some U.S. officials told media outlets that the warning could also reflect broader effort by Israel to influence Washington’s decision-making regarding current military actions against Iran. The White House declined to comment directly on the intelligence, instead pointing reporters to comments made by President Trump on Wednesday during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Donald Trump Assassination Attempt: Iran Rejects Accusations It Was Involved in Plots to Kill former US President Donald Trump.

"They want to take out the U.S. leader—me," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. "I’m on every single one of their lists. And so far, I guess I’ve been a little bit lucky, but that maybe doesn’t last very long." Concerns over Trump’s safety were underscored earlier this week when the U.S. Secret Service requested he switch aircraft before returning to Washington. Trump used an older Air Force One plane to depart from Turkey, sending his newly upgraded jet ahead to Britain, amid fears that the newer aircraft lacked adequate security features to counter potential regional threats.

The security warning arrives during an intense escalation of hostilities in the region. The U.S. military recently conducted expansive airstrikes against 90 targets inside Iran, responding to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In return, Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes targeting U.S. military assets and regional allies in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.

Tensions have been compounded by events inside Iran, where massive crowds gathered in Mashhad for the funeral of the country's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports indicate that mourners displayed banners reading "We Will Kill Trump," reflecting Tehran's long-standing vow to avenge the 2020 assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, which occurred during Trump's first presidential term. Despite the heightened military friction and the threat intelligence, diplomatic channels remain open. U.S. and Iranian officials are reportedly continuing technical discussions aimed at securing a potential nuclear agreement by mid-August. Donald Trump Blasts NATO for Rejecting His Efforts To Claim Greenland.

Meanwhile, political friction is developing between Washington and Jerusalem over the ultimate trajectory of the conflict. In a phone call late Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly advocated for continued, aggressive military operations to achieve key strategic goals. President Trump, however, has expressed concerns over the broader economic consequences of an extended conflict and has signaled a desire to find an exit strategy.

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