Israel has shared fresh intelligence with the United States alleging that Iran recently developed a new plan to assassinate US President Donald Trump, according to media reports. The alleged threat comes at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, even as both sides continue diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a nuclear agreement.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Israeli officials passed the intelligence to their US counterparts earlier this week. CNN, citing two sources familiar with the matter, reported that the warning referred to a specific alleged assassination plot.
However, the reports said US intelligence agencies had not independently verified the information and were not previously tracking the alleged plan before receiving the Israeli warning.
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US yet to verify alleged threat
CNN reported that some US officials believe the intelligence shared by Israel could also be part of a broader effort to influence President Trump’s approach towards Iran.
According to one source cited by the broadcaster, US intelligence has been monitoring a steady stream of threats against Trump in recent weeks. The latest warning, however, stood out because it pointed to a specific alleged plot.
The White House did not comment directly on the reported intelligence. Instead, officials referred media organisations to remarks Trump made while speaking to reporters in Ankara, Turkey.
“They want to take out the US leader, me,” Trump said. “I’m on every list. I saw this morning, I’m on every single one of their lists. And so far, I guess I’ve been a little bit lucky, but that maybe doesn’t last very long.”
.@POTUS on Iran: "They called a little while ago. They want to make a deal so badly — I just don't know if they're worthy of making a deal. I don't know that they're going to honor the deal. That's the problem." pic.twitter.com/jQTENvyRGM
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 9, 2026
Trump also said he had recently been informed that he topped a new list of Iran’s assassination targets, though it remains unclear whether he was referring to the intelligence reportedly shared by Israel.
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Diplomacy continues amid rising tensions
The reports surfaced even as Washington and Tehran continue talks aimed at reaching a nuclear agreement by mid-August, according to CNN. The broadcaster reported that while the US military has prepared contingency plans for possible strikes, diplomacy remains the preferred path.
The developments also come amid reported differences between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future course of the conflict with Iran. The Wall Street Journal reported that Netanyahu has favoured continuing military operations, while Trump has pushed for an exit from the conflict, citing concerns over broader economic consequences.
US officials have long warned that Iran could seek revenge against Trump over the 2020 drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force. Iran has repeatedly vowed retaliation for Soleimani’s death.
The latest reports also follow funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, where, according to The Wall Street Journal, mourners chanted slogans calling for Trump’s death and a banner reading “We Will Kill Trump” was displayed.
FAQs:
What did Israeli intelligence reportedly tell the US?
Reports say Israel shared intelligence alleging Iran had developed a new assassination plot targeting Donald Trump.
Has the US verified the alleged assassination plot?
No. Reports say US intelligence agencies have not independently verified the information.
