A new report claiming that Israel warned the United States about an alleged Iranian plot targeting President Trump has added another layer of tension to an already volatile situation in the Middle East.
According to CNN, two sources familiar with the matter said Israeli officials recently shared intelligence with Washington regarding what was described as a new plan to assassinate President Trump. One source indicated the warning was delivered this week, while another said U.S. officials had already been monitoring broader concerns about potential Iranian threats against the president but had not previously tracked the specific threat allegedly outlined by Israel.
The exact details of the reported plot remain unclear. Sources cited by CNN said the United States had not independently verified the intelligence and had not been monitoring that particular threat before it was raised by Israeli officials.
The report immediately sparked questions within national security circles about both the nature of the intelligence and the timing of its release. Some U.S. officials reportedly suggested the information could be part of a broader effort to influence President Trump’s thinking as his administration weighs options regarding Iran.
For years, American officials have warned that Iran could seek retaliation against President Trump over the 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Since then, multiple public warnings and security assessments have referenced potential threats against current and former U.S. officials connected to that operation.
The White House did not directly address the reported Israeli warning. However, President Trump recently spoke publicly about threats he believes are directed at him.
“They want to take out the US leader — me,” Trump told reporters. “I’m on whatever list. I saw this morning I’m on every single one of their lists.”
He continued by describing those responsible as “evil, sick people” and argued that threats must be confronted aggressively.
Whether President Trump was referring to the intelligence described in the report remains unknown.
The allegations arrive as relations between Washington and Tehran face renewed strain. Reports indicate that the ceasefire framework that had reduced tensions in recent months is showing signs of collapse, with both sides exchanging threats and accusations.
At the same time, officials familiar with ongoing diplomatic efforts say communication between the United States and Iran has not completely stopped. Discussions aimed at reaching a broader nuclear agreement are reportedly continuing behind the scenes despite the increasingly hostile public rhetoric.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Trump in the near future, and Iran is expected to be a central topic of discussion. Netanyahu has long advocated a tougher approach toward Tehran and has expressed concerns about diplomatic engagement with the regime.
While questions remain about the reported intelligence and its credibility, the allegations underscore the deep mistrust that continues to define U.S.-Iran relations. As military planners monitor developments and diplomats pursue negotiations, reports of potential threats against President Trump are certain to intensify scrutiny of every move made by Washington and Tehran in the weeks ahead.
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