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Israel warns US of new Iranian assassination plots against Trump
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Israel warns US of new Iranian assassination plots against Trump

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Israel has warned the United States of new Iranian assassination attempts against President Donald Trump.
  • Trump stated Iran wants to eliminate him and acknowledged he has had luck so far but it may not last.
  • The article questions how this intelligence will affect the Middle East conflict and Trump's plans for Iran.

Israel has alerted the United States to fresh Iranian plots to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to the Wall Street Journal. Trump himself acknowledged the threat, stating Iran aims to eliminate him and that while he has been fortunate until now, that luck might not continue.

The report raises questions about the potential impact of this intelligence on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and on Trump's future strategies concerning Iran. Iran had previously called for Trump's death, particularly after the U.S. ordered the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard leader Qassem Soleimani. In March, an operative of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard was convicted in New York for terrorism and plotting murders, including targeting high-profile politicians like Trump in 2024.

Relations have further deteriorated following a U.S. attack on Iran. During funeral ceremonies for the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, chants of "death to Trump!" were prominent. Some critics question Israel's motives, especially after Trump's recent phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two allies have had differing interests regarding Iran in recent weeks, with Israel advocating for a confrontation with the Shiite ayatollahs and the Revolutionary Guard, while Trump has expressed concerns about the global economy.

Trump's personal safety is now a renewed concern, prompting speculation about whether this will alter his approach to Iran. Following his trip from Ankara, Trump traveled on the older Air Force One instead of a new aircraft gifted by Qatar, a decision reportedly advised by intelligence services fearing Iranian attacks. Tehran has previously demonstrated its capability to strike European capitals, including nearby Ankara.

Trump has survived other assassination attempts, most notably in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024. A 20-year-old assailant fired at him from a nearby roof, narrowly missing his head. The article also notes that Trump was not the only target of those opposing his "Make America Great Again" movement, mentioning an ongoing trial in Utah against a suspect accused of murdering conservative student organizer Charlie Kirk.

smrt Trumpu!

โ€” ProtestersChants heard during funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.