U.S. Officials Say Iran Planned Plot Against Trump
Officials said U.S. agencies received intelligence that Iran developed a plan to target former President Donald Trump; he said he was a target.
Mateo Fernandez ·
U.S. officials said on Friday, July 10, 2026, that they received intelligence indicating Iran had developed a plan to kill former President Donald Trump. Reaction pending.
Israeli intelligence sharing
Officials said Israeli intelligence provided the information to U.S. counterparts earlier this week and that the tip triggered immediate reviews of protective measures. The officials declined to disclose operational specifics or to publicly assess the material’s credibility.
Mr. Trump said on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as he departed the NATO summit in Turkey, that he had been told he was a target. Officials said the former president’s statement aligned with the timeframe in which U.S. agencies received the intelligence.
Officials said agencies were conducting an interagency review to determine next steps, including whether to raise the matter in formal diplomatic channels or to change security postures for individuals identified in the material. The review remains active and agencies have not issued public findings.
Officials said they plan to brief congressional leaders on the assessment by July 13, 2026. The briefing is expected to cover credibility questions, any immediate security actions taken, and recommendations for further steps.