Israel Warns U.S. of Alleged Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump

Israel has reportedly provided the United States with intelligence suggesting a new Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The information, cited by The Wall Street Journal from sources familiar with the matter, indicates a potential escalation in the long-standing animosity between Iran and Trump.

“

They want to eliminate the leader of the United States, me. I am on every list. This morning I saw that I am on every one of their lists. So far, I think I've been a little lucky, but it might not last too long.

Iran has openly expressed its desire for retribution against Trump since the U.S. killing of General Qassem Soleimani, a key figure in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, during Trump's presidency. The newspaper suggests that if Tehran has indeed developed an assassination plan, it would represent a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Trump himself acknowledged these threats on July 8, telling reporters, "They want to eliminate the leader of the United States, me. I am on every list. This morning I saw that I am on every one of their lists. So far, I think I've been a little lucky, but it might not last too long."

“

President Trump informed the Prime Minister of the actions being taken by the United States in the Persian Gulf region.

The report comes shortly after Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 9. According to Netanyahu's office, the leaders discussed U.S. actions in the Persian Gulf and agreed to continue coordinating efforts. However, The Wall Street Journal notes that relations between Trump and Netanyahu have recently strained due to diverging interests concerning the conflict with Iran. While Netanyahu favors continued attacks and achieving further war aims, Trump is reportedly seeking an end to the conflict, citing concerns about a global economic collapse.

“

The Prime Minister, for his part, called attention to the seriousness of the statements by the President of Turkey and his associates, directed against the existence of the State of Israel, as well as the need to establish security zones along Israel's borders.