Israeli intel flagged alleged Trump kill plot

Officials said on July 10, 2026 that Israeli intelligence recently shared an assessment with US counterparts asserting Iran had been preparing a plot to kill former President Donald Trump; officials added that the assessment may have nudged US decision-makers toward renewed strikes on Iranian targets.

Israeli intelligence briefing

Officials described the material as a fresh assessment rather than a public allegation; they did not provide underlying documents or immediate public evidence. US officials said the intelligence was circulated in Washington as planners weighed options for limited military responses against Iranian-linked sites.

Officials said the briefing appears to have shifted the risk calculus inside the administration by elevating perceived near-term threats. The change in threat perception, officials added, can accelerate operational approvals and tighten coordination with regional partners responsible for intelligence sharing and strike support.

Any uptick in kinetic activity or reciprocal moves by Iran could widen regional tensions and affect oil-market sentiment and shipping security in the Gulf. Officials cautioned that the assessment and its influence on policy are subject to revision as additional information becomes available.

Expect further official briefings or public statements from US or Israeli authorities by July 17, 2026, as governments decide whether to declassify details or update operational postures for the coming week.