Israel has shared intelligence with the United States indicating that Iran is plotting a new assassination attempt against President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on July 9, citing sources familiar with the matter.
According to the report, Israel recently informed Trump that Iran is considering a new plan to assassinate him. Iran has publicly expressed its desire for revenge against Trump since the death of Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, in January 2020. During the ongoing funeral for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, crowds were seen holding banners stating, "We will kill Trump," the WSJ noted.
Trump also addressed the issue on July 8 while speaking to reporters in Ankara, Turkey, where he attended a NATO summit. He stated, "They (Iran) want to eliminate American leaders, including me. I am on their list." He added, "I saw that this morning. I was on their list of targets. I have had some luck so far, but that luck may not last long."
Following the NATO summit, Trump was seen alternating between an older private jet and a new one on his return trip, a move interpreted as a precaution against potential assassination attempts. Trump explained that the schedule was intended to showcase the new aircraft to U.S. troops stationed in the UK, but it raised concerns about security measures in light of escalating tensions with Iran.
Additionally, the WSJ noted that this news comes amid a cooling relationship between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over differing approaches to the situation with Iran. While Trump is seeking an exit from potential conflict with Iran due to concerns about its impact on the U.S. and global economy, Netanyahu is advocating for continued military action.
On July 7, the U.S. conducted airstrikes against Iran, claiming responsibility for attacks on three commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also targeted U.S. military bases in the Middle East, leading to renewed clashes between the two sides.
In the midst of these developments, Trump and Netanyahu held a phone call on the same day, agreeing to continue cooperation between their countries. The Israeli Prime Minister's office reported that Trump shared information regarding U.S. military activities in the Gulf region.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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