An analysis on The Zioneer argues that Israeli intelligence uncovered a fresh Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump and immediately warned the US, highlighting the intelligence-sharing as a demonstration of Israel's strategic value as an ally, according to reports.
On Saturday, July 11, The Zioneer published an analysis arguing that Israeli intelligence uncovered a fresh Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump and immediately warned the United States, highlighting the intelligence-sharing as a demonstration of Israel's strategic value as an ally. The analysis builds on reports that first emerged on Friday, July 10.
The story broke at 09:50 Jerusalem on Friday, when the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a single source, that Israel had provided the US with intelligence indicating Iran was considering a new plot to assassinate Trump. Later that day, the Journal reported that Trump had referenced the alleged plot during the NATO summit on Wednesday. By 11:13 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that CNN had confirmed the report, citing additional details, corroborating the original account.
The development comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. On June 30, The Zioneer reported on an analysis arguing that Trump is acutely aware that Iran will seek revenge for the elimination of Ayatollah Khamenei and fears being in the crosshairs. On June 20, The Zioneer reported on an Iranian analyst's warning that Tehran is using threats to pressure Trump into aligning against Israel. The current analysis frames the intelligence-sharing as a reaffirmation of the US-Israel alliance in the face of such threats.
The alleged plot remains unconfirmed by official US or Israeli sources. The precise nature of the intelligence and the timeline of the alleged operation are not publicly known. The analysis is based on media reports, not on official statements.
4 developments
- StrongOpinion: Israeli intelligence reportedly warned Trump of Iranian plot, The Zioneer says
- DevelopingAnalysis: Trump knows Iran will avenge Khamenei assassination, fears being in crosshairs
- DevelopingZioneer analysis argues Iran maneuvered Trump into restraining Israel
- DevelopingAnalysis: Iran seeks to use Trump as leverage against Netanyahu, analyst warns
Source and signal
- Internal intake