Fresh reports from US media have raised new questions about the security of President Donald Trump after Israeli intelligence reportedly warned Washington of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate him.
The claims, first reported by The Wall Street Journal and later corroborated by CNN through unnamed sources, come at a time of heightened tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran following weeks of military confrontations and diplomatic disagreements.
Israeli intelligence warning
According to The Wall Street Journal, Israeli officials recently passed intelligence to the United States describing what they believed to be a renewed Iranian threat against Trump. People familiar with the matter told the newspaper that the intelligence suggested a fresh assassination plot targeting the US president.
CNN also reported that Israeli officials delivered the warning this week. However, the broadcaster quoted US officials as saying the intelligence has not been publicly verified and could also have been intended to influence President Trump’s deliberations over whether to escalate American military involvement against Iran.
As of publication, the White House has not publicly confirmed the reports or commented on the alleged plot.
Rising tensions between Trump and Netanyahu
The reported intelligence emerged as differences between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister over the direction of the conflict have become increasingly public.
While Netanyahu has reportedly pushed for stronger military action against Iran, Trump initially favoured preserving a fragile ceasefire before renewed hostilities resumed.
The diplomatic strain has fuelled speculation about the political context surrounding Israel’s intelligence warning, although there is no public evidence that the intelligence was shared for political purposes.
Trump: ‘I’m No. 1 on the kill list’
Speaking to reporters during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, Trump said intelligence briefings indicated he remained Iran’s top target.
“I’m No. 1 on the kill list for Iran. 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,” Trump said.
The president did not provide evidence to support the claim.
Anti-US rhetoric after Khamenei funeral
The reports also follow public displays of hostility toward the United States during funeral processions for Iran’s Supreme Leader, .
According to Reuters, mourners chanted “Death to America,” while banners threatening Trump were displayed during the ceremonies. Such rhetoric has intensified concerns over the security environment surrounding senior US officials.
What is confirmed?
At this stage, there is no public confirmation from US intelligence agencies that Iran launched a new assassination plot against Trump. The allegations are based on intelligence reportedly shared by Israeli officials and accounts from unnamed sources cited by The Wall Street Journal and CNN.
Iran has not publicly responded to the latest reports.
With tensions between Washington and Tehran remaining high, the reported intelligence is likely to increase scrutiny of US security preparations while adding another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile Middle East crisis.
