Israel shared intel about ‘new’ Iran plot to kill Trump: reports
Israel has provided intelligence to the U.S. regarding a specific Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump. The report follows heightened tensions and security precautions taken during the President's recent travel.
Why it matters
The potential for an assassination attempt on a world leader significantly impacts international relations and global security stability.
Israel shared intelligence with the United States this week about a new and “specific” plan by Iran to assassinate President Donald Trump , U.S. media reported Thursday (July 9, 2026).
The reports come as renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks raise fears of a return to all-out war and after Mr. Trump’s puzzling use of an old plane to depart from Türkiye after the NATO summit.
Washington has monitored “a steady drumbeat” of intelligence about possible plans to assassinate Mr. Trump, “but the warning from Israel was new and concerned a specific plot”, CNN reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
The Wall Street Journal , also citing unidentified sources, said the intelligence described a “fresh” plot.
Tehran has for years vowed to hit back at Mr. Trump for ordering the assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in January 2020, during his first term.
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