Israel Warns US of Fresh Iranian Plot to Kill Trump, July 10

Israel warned the United States this week about a new and specific Iranian assassination plot targeting President Trump, according to multiple reports. The intelligence, described as a “fresh” plan by the Wall Street Journal, comes as US military strikes on Iran continue and the fragile ceasefire between the countries collapses. Trump acknowledged the threat Wednesday, saying he is “on every single one of their lists.”

What Israel told the US

Israel shared the intelligence with American officials this week, according to CNN and the Wall Street Journal. One source said the warning came specifically this week. Another said the US had detected a steady flow of intelligence about possible assassination plans in recent weeks, but the Israeli report was new and focused on a specific plot. The US had not vetted the intelligence itself nor tracked it before Israel’s warning.

Why Iran is targeting Trump

Iran has vowed for years to retaliate against Trump for ordering the 2020 drone strike that killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Qassem Soleimani. The US government has long warned that Iran may attempt to kill Trump in revenge. Over the weekend, crowds of Iranians called for Trump’s death during funeral proceedings for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling the depth of hostility.

Trump’s response and security measures

Trump told reporters Wednesday that Iran wants to kill him and that he is “on every single one of their lists.” He later said he had recently learned of a new list ranking him as Iran’s top assassination target. In response to security concerns, Trump switched from his new Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet to his older plane while returning from the NATO summit in Turkey. The US Secret Service requested the switch as a precaution.

Tensions between Trump and Netanyahu

The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have diverged on how to proceed with Iran. Netanyahu has pushed for continued military pressure on Tehran, while Trump sought to preserve the ceasefire after US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump and Netanyahu spoke Thursday and agreed to continue coordination, with Trump updating Netanyahu on recent US activity in the Gulf.

Final Thoughts

The Israeli warning underscores the persistent threat Iran poses to Trump and marks a critical moment in US-Iran relations. As military escalation continues and the ceasefire unravels, the security risks to the president have intensified.

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