Israel Warns US Of Iranian Assassination Plots Against President Trump Amid Rising Tensions

Israel has shared intelligence with the United States regarding potential Iranian plans to assassinate US President Donald Trump, according to recent reports.

Sources familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that Israeli intelligence pointed to a developing plot targeting the US president. However, two US officials speaking to Channel 12 News clarified that the information appeared to reflect general discussions among Iranian officials about targeting Trump, rather than a specific, actionable plot.

Geopolitical Motives and Public Threats

According to US officials, Israel likely shared the intelligence to strengthen ties between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump, as well as to influence Washington’s broader policy toward Tehran. Israel has reportedly shared similar warnings regarding Iran and its proxies over the past year.

Public threats against Trump are not new; Tehran has vowed revenge since the US assassination of Iranian Quds Force Gen. Qassem Soleimani in 2020. Most recently, “We will kill Trump” banners were prominently displayed during funeral processions in Mashhad following the burial of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Acknowledging the persistent dangers, Trump recently remarked:

“I’m on every list. I saw this morning, 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.”

Security Tightened at NATO Summit

Fears over the President’s safety led to an unexpected security maneuver during his trip to the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey—a country that borders Iran.

• The Plane Switch: At the recommendation of the US Secret Service, Trump departed Turkey using an older Air Force One model rather than the newly renovated, Qatari-donated luxury jet he arrived on.

• Official Stance: The New York Times reported the switch was a standard precaution during heightened regional tensions, not a response to a concrete threat. Trump publicly downplayed the move on Truth Social, claiming the switch was “for old time’s sake” and to allow US service members in Britain to tour the new aircraft.

White House Stands by Iran MOU Despite Hostilities

The intelligence leak coincides with a sharp escalation in the Gulf. Earlier in the week, Trump declared that a framework Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to end the US-Iran war was “over” after the Islamic Republic launched strikes against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring countries.

Despite Trump’s harsh rhetoric, the White House signaled on Thursday that it remains technically committed to the deal.

• The Agreement: The MOU, brokered following a truce that began on April 8, reopened the Strait of Hormuz toll-free for 60 days.

• The Conflict: Fighting initially broke out on February 28 with joint US-Israeli strikes. While the latest exchange of fire has been confined to the Gulf, Israel is preparing for multiple escalation scenarios.

Israeli officials have openly criticized the MOU because it does not secure concrete concessions regarding Iran’s nuclear program, and Israel remains a non-party to the ongoing technical talks.