Israeli intelligence agencies have reportedly warned the United States about what they describe as a new Iranian plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump, according to media reports citing officials familiar with the matter. The intelligence was shared with Washington earlier this week and is said to contain fresh information about a specific threat that had not previously been identified by US authorities.
According to the reports, the warning comes amid heightened tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran following months of conflict and diplomatic strain in the Middle East. While US intelligence agencies had already been monitoring general threats against Trump, Israeli officials reportedly alerted their American counterparts to a more detailed and recent assassination plan allegedly linked to Iran. However, the exact nature of the alleged plot has not been made public, and US officials have not confirmed whether they independently verified the intelligence.
The White House has not directly commented on the reported intelligence sharing. Instead, officials referred to Trump's recent public remarks, in which he said that Iran had repeatedly threatened his life. Trump has previously stated that he has been a target of Tehran since the US drone strike in January 2020 that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad. Iran has long vowed to seek retaliation for Soleimani's killing, though it has consistently denied involvement in past assassination attempts against US officials.
The reported intelligence has emerged at a time when relations between Washington and Tehran remain fragile despite recent diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions. Security officials are believed to be treating the warning seriously, with additional protective measures reportedly being considered for the US President. Neither the Israeli government nor Iran's mission to the United Nations has issued an official statement responding to the latest reports.
The reports also come as differences have surfaced between the United States and Israel over their broader approach toward Iran. While both countries continue to cooperate closely on intelligence and security matters, recent developments have highlighted differences over military strategy and diplomatic engagement. Despite those differences, intelligence sharing between the two allies remains active, particularly on issues involving regional security threats.
As of Friday, US authorities had not announced any arrests or disclosed evidence linked to the alleged assassination plot. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to continue assessing the credibility of the intelligence while maintaining enhanced security around the President. The allegations have further added to concerns over the volatile security situation in the Middle East and the continuing fallout from long-running US-Iran tensions.
