Israel shared intelligence with the United States this week about what US media described as a new and specific Iranian plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, reports said Thursday.
The reported warning comes amid renewed military tensions between Washington and Tehran, with fears growing that escalating confrontations could lead to a return to a wider conflict in the Middle East.
According to CNN, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter, US authorities have been monitoring what they described as a continuing flow of intelligence regarding possible Iranian plans targeting Trump.
However, the warning reportedly provided by Israel was considered new because it involved information about a specific alleged plot.
The Wall Street Journal, also citing unidentified sources, reported that the intelligence related to a “fresh” assassination plan.
Neither US nor Israeli officials publicly confirmed the details of the reports, and Iran has not immediately responded to the allegations.
The reports follow years of threats from Iranian officials and affiliated groups against Trump over his decision in 2020 to order the killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.
Soleimani, a senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed in a US drone strike near Baghdad airport during Trump’s first presidential term.
Iran has repeatedly vowed retaliation over the killing, while US officials have previously warned about threats against Trump and other former officials involved in the operation.
When contacted about the reports, the White House pointed to comments Trump made on Wednesday while travelling aboard Air Force One.
“They want to take out the US leader — me. I’m on whatever list. I saw this morning I’m on every single one of their lists,” Trump told reporters.
The security concerns also came after Trump’s unusual travel arrangements following the NATO summit in Turkey.
Trump departed Turkey using an older Air Force One aircraft rather than a new jet provided by Qatar, which had travelled ahead to Britain.
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The decision fuelled speculation that security concerns may have influenced the aircraft change, particularly amid heightened tensions with Iran.
However, The New York Times reported that the aircraft switch was made at the request of the US Secret Service as a security precaution.
Trump avoided directly discussing security concerns during a press conference but referred to previous alleged assassination attempts linked to Iran.
The reported intelligence warning comes at a sensitive moment in US-Iran relations.
Washington and Tehran have remained locked in disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme, regional influence and military activities, with periodic escalations raising fears of a broader confrontation.
The United States has previously imposed sanctions and carried out military actions against Iranian targets, while Iran has continued to expand its regional partnerships and missile capabilities.
Security officials responsible for protecting senior US leaders have long prepared for threats from foreign governments and extremist groups.
The Secret Service has faced increased scrutiny in recent years following several security incidents involving Trump, including an attempted assassination during a campaign event in Pennsylvania in 2024.
Officials have not provided public details about the latest reported intelligence assessment, including the alleged individuals involved or how the plot was identified.
The reports highlight the continuing security challenges facing Trump as tensions between the United States and Iran remain high.
