Did Israel push US to attack Iran by sharing Trump assassination intel?
Reports suggest Israel shared intelligence regarding an Iranian assassination plot against Donald Trump, potentially to influence US military policy toward Iran. While some US officials view this as an attempt to escalate tensions, both Israeli and US sources indicate the intelligence may not reflect an operational plan.
Why it matters
The report highlights the complex geopolitical maneuvering between Israel, the US, and Iran, and the potential for intelligence to be used as a tool for diplomatic pressure.
Israel's decision to share intelligence alleging a new Iranian assassination plot against US President Donald Trump may have been aimed not only at warning Washington but also at influencing the White House's approach towards Iran, according to CNN, which cited US officials familiar with the matter.The report said some US officials believe the intelligence formed part of a broader Israeli effort to persuade Trump to escalate military action against Tehran. However, both a US official and an Israeli source told CNN that the intelligence reflected the intentions of hardliners within Iran's leadership rather than evidence of a detailed, operational assassination plan.According to the report, Iran's newly appointed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Ahmad Vahidi was among those advocating targeting Trump.
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