The key facts

  • The Mossad passed the CIA data on Iran's plans to attack Trump and his administration with drones carrying explosives
  • The information was reportedly confirmed by another Western intelligence service
  • Trump's administration has no unified position on the war with Iran; Vice President JD Vance linked the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections to this war

Warning of an Assassination Attempt

Israeli intelligence (the Mossad) passed the US Central Intelligence Agency information that Iran intends to organize an assassination attempt on Donald Trump and members of his administration using drones. This is reported by the Israeli newspaper Ha-Yom, citing sources. According to the newspaper's sources, American intelligence was aware of the Iranian threats and asked the Mossad to verify the information about the planned assassination attempt.

What Is Known About the Threats

According to Ha-Yom's sources, Israel has recently received intelligence about specific threats, including attacks that could be carried out using drones equipped with explosive substances. According to the newspaper, this information was confirmed by another Western intelligence service. The newspaper's sources also claim that Iran's intention to attack members of Trump's administration became one of the main reasons for the recent change in the US president's course in negotiations with Tehran.

Split in the Administration

According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, members of Trump's administration do not hold a unified position on the war with Iran. After Republicans lost numerous seats in Congress to the Democrats in the US midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance stated that it was precisely the war with Iran that was the main cause of the Republicans' defeat. Part of the administration initially called for launching new strikes on Iran and then holding peace talks; others believe that Trump should accept the losses and end the war.

Trump's Own Position

In one of his recent statements, Trump said that the US does not need a deal with Iran, and he called on JD Vance to focus all attention on the unprecedented corruption and crime that, in his words, is taking place in cities and states of the US run by the Democrats.