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Sources: Israel Shares Intelligence on Alleged Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel has reportedly shared intelligence with the U.S. indicating that Iran recently considered plans to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
  • Trump himself stated on Wednesday that Iran wants him dead and is on "every list."
  • The intelligence sharing comes amid ongoing tensions and follows Trump's public remarks about Iranian threats.

Israel has shared intelligence with the United States suggesting that Iran recently contemplated plans to assassinate former President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter speaking to The Wall Street Journal. The information indicates a potential threat originating from Iran against the former U.S. leader.

Trump himself publicly addressed the issue on Wednesday, stating that Iran's objective is to "destroy America's leaders – me." He added, "I'm on every list. I saw it this morning. And so far, I guess, I've been lucky, but it may not last too long."

His remarks were made during a NATO meeting in Ankara, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical tensions and security concerns surrounding the former president. The sharing of this intelligence by Israel underscores the complex security landscape and the perceived threats emanating from Iran.

They want to destroy America's leaders – me. I'm on every list. I saw it this morning. And so far, I guess, I've been lucky, but it may not last too long.

— Donald TrumpSpeaking about Iranian threats during a NATO meeting.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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