Mossad Provides US with Intelligence on Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump

Senior Israeli and American officials told the newspaper "Israel Hayom" that the "Mossad" provided the United States with intelligence regarding Iranian plans to target US President Donald Trump and senior officials in his administration.

These threats led to the relocation of senior US officials to heavily guarded facilities, a reduction in Trump's appearances at public events, as well as the implementation of special security procedures to enhance their protection.

According to "Israel Hayom," the prospects of reaching an agreement between the United States and Iran, even if it were an initial one, have significantly declined in recent days. This is partly due to the intelligence provided by the Israeli "Mossad" to the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which indicated Iran's intention to target President Trump and several senior officials in his administration.

Senior Israeli and American officials told "Israel Hayom" that these threats were among the main factors that prompted Trump to change his position recently regarding negotiations with Tehran.

According to the officials, Israel verified the accuracy of the intelligence at the request of the Americans, after US intelligence agencies asked "Mossad" to confirm its precision.

The head of Mossad, Roman Gofman, is currently visiting the United States, where he held meetings with several officials, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

A senior official clarified that the Americans were previously aware of Iranian threats targeting the lives of prominent officials in the US administration, especially after the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the beginning of the joint military offensive launched by Israel and the United States.

However, the intelligence provided by Israel indicates specific and recent threats, including the possibility of carrying out attacks using explosive-laden drones.

"Israel Hayom" noted that the danger of this type of attack lies in the difficulty of countering it using traditional security protection measures.

Drone threats push Washington to tighten protection for senior officials

In response to these threats, officials believed to be at risk have significantly reduced their public appearances, particularly their participation in events held in open spaces.

Additionally, several of them were temporarily relocated from their homes to secure facilities subject to strict protection measures.

According to reports by "Fox News," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was among these officials.

Bessent oversees sanctions imposed on Iran and is considered one of the key drivers of the economic campaign that inflicted severe damage on the Iranian regime.

Bessent was moved from his home in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington DC to a secure military base.

The report indicated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, known for his strong opposition to reaching an agreement with Iran, was also relocated to a secure residence within a military base.

Similarly, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is staying in a protected military facility, as part of the enhanced security arrangements imposed to protect senior members of Trump's national security team.

As for the US President himself, senior officials explained that special protective measures were adopted during his public appearances, some of which were held outdoors ahead of the midterm congressional elections, noting that these appearances have been significantly reduced at present.

When Trump participates in public events, additional security measures are deployed alongside enhanced traditional protections, including specialized systems designed to intercept drones and neutralize their threats.

Iranian threats distance the chances of reaching an agreement

According to senior officials, the alleged Iranian intentions to target prominent figures in the US administration were among the main reasons that pushed President Trump to change his course recently regarding talks with Tehran.

This shift included efforts aimed at reaching an agreement based on the memorandum of understanding reached in May.

Although the Iranians showed some flexibility regarding the nuclear file, they refuse to enter substantive discussions before lifting the naval blockade, canceling a large portion of the sanctions imposed on them, and releasing frozen Iranian assets under the sanctions regime.

In this context, Trump decided to remove Vice President JD Vance from negotiations with Iran.

Vance had been pushing for an agreement with Tehran, but the US President took the decision to sideline him in his usual direct manner.

In a statement published on Thursday, Trump said he asked his vice president to focus his "full and comprehensive attention" on what he described as widespread corruption and crime in US cities and states run by Democrats.

He added that Vance's efforts to combat corruption in Democrat-run states would save the United States more money than could be achieved through an agreement with Tehran.

Trump's statement came one day after reports indicated that Vance attempted to arrange a direct meeting with senior Iranian officials in an effort to end the war.