Israel shares intelligence with U.S. on alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

Israel has reportedly provided the United States with new intelligence indicating a potential Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Sources familiar with the matter shared this information with The Wall Street Journal, suggesting a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Iran has openly threatened retaliation against Trump for years, particularly following the U.S. killing of Qasem Soleimani, a prominent general in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, during Trump's first term. The Israeli embassy in Washington declined to comment on the allegations, while the White House referred inquiries to Trump's recent public statements.

Trump himself alluded to threats against his life while speaking to reporters in Ankara, stating, "They want to remove the American leader – me." He acknowledged being on numerous lists and expressed a sense of having had "a bit of luck" so far, but cautioned that this might not last.

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They want to remove the American leader – me. I am on every list. This morning I saw that I am on every one of their lists. I guess I've had a bit of luck so far, but maybe that won't last.

The report emerges as relations between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly soured over their differing approaches to the conflict with Iran. Netanyahu favors continued military action, while Trump seeks de-escalation. The U.S. and Iran recently reached a fragile ceasefire, and the two leaders discussed ongoing coordination between their countries, according to Netanyahu's office. Trump also updated Netanyahu on recent U.S. activities in the Persian Gulf.

During the funeral of the assassinated Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, attendees reportedly chanted calls for Trump's death and displayed a banner stating, "We will kill Trump." While the leaders have continued to communicate, their relationship shows increasing signs of strain, particularly after a series of tense phone calls.

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We will kill Trump