U.S. media outlets are reporting that Israeli intelligence has uncovered a specific, newly formulated plot by Iran to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump. This critical information has been shared directly with American authorities, triggering a heightened state of alert.
Anonymous sources familiar with the matter revealed to CNN that Washington is continuously monitoring intelligence related to threats against Trump. However, this latest warning from Israel is being treated with heightened concern due to the highly specific nature of the operational plan.
The Wall Street Journal, also citing anonymous sources, corroborated that the intelligence points toward a fresh blueprint for an attack. Tehran has repeatedly vowed revenge against Trump since 2020, when he ordered the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani during his first presidential term.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One following the NATO summit, Trump acknowledged the persistent threat, stating that he is the primary target on their list.
In a striking security move following these developments, Trump altered his travel plans while departing the NATO summit from Turkey. Rather than flying in a luxury jet recently gifted by Qatar, the aircraft was dispatched to Britain. Instead, Trump boarded his familiar Air Force One. According to The New York Times, this last-minute switch was made at the explicit request of the U.S. Secret Service as a strict safety precaution.
Despite brushing off direct questions about his safety during a prior press conference, Trump did acknowledge past assassination attempts linked to Iran.
