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Israel shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, sources say
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Key Points:
- Israel recently shared intelligence with the United States about a new Iranian assassination plot targeting former President Donald Trump, marking an escalation amid strained ceasefire talks between the countries.
- The US had previously received ongoing intelligence about potential threats against Trump but had not vetted or tracked this specific Israeli warning before it was shared.
- Some US officials view the Israeli report as possibly aimed at influencing Trump’s decisions on military action against Iran, amid skepticism within the intelligence community regarding Israeli intelligence.
- Tensions between the US and Iran have increased following renewed strikes and threats, despite ongoing behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to reach a nuclear deal by mid-August.
- Preparations for potential US strikes against Iran have been made, including fighter jet drills on the USS Abraham Lincoln, but officials are currently prioritizing diplomacy over immediate military action.
