Israel shared intelligence with U.S. of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say
US officials said the warning pointed to a specific plot as intelligence agencies tracked broader threats and diplomacy continued behind the scenes.
- Israel shared intelligence with the United States this week regarding a new plot by Iran to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- A 60-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran collapsed, escalating regional tensions, while U.S. agencies detected a "steady drumbeat" of assassination threats against Trump in recent weeks.
- Commanding Officer Dan Keeler told crew members on the USS Abraham Lincoln that "things were heating up" on Thursday as pilots conducted drills and loaded fighter jets with armaments.
- Although U.S. officials prepared for potential strikes Thursday night, they held those plans in reserve to prioritize diplomatic efforts underway behind the scenes.
- Trump addressed the threats on Wednesday, telling reporters he is on "every single one of their lists" and urged officials to "root out that cancer" early.
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