15.11.2026 14:50
Israeli intelligence shared with the CIA information indicating that Iran is preparing to assassinate US President Donald Trump and senior figures in his administration. According to a report by the Israel-based newspaper Israel Hayom, explosive-laden drones are expected to be used in attacks that could be carried out in the coming weeks. Mossad Director Roman Gofman personally conveyed the intelligence obtained to CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
According to a report by Israel Hayom based on senior Israeli and American officials, Iran's preparations to assassinate US President Donald Trump and key figures in his administration were detected by Mossad.
The information examined by Mossad at the request of US intelligence was also supported by assessments from another Western intelligence service.
The assessment prepared by Israeli intelligence included information that the attacks could be carried out within the next few weeks and that explosive-laden drones could be used. The possibility that the drones could bypass traditional security measures increased concerns about the protection of US officials.
SECURITY MEASURES INCREASED FOR TRUMP
According to Israel Hayom, after the intelligence sharing, the Washington administration tightened security measures. Participation of senior officials at risk in outdoor events was restricted, while some figures were temporarily placed in secure military facilities.
Additional security measures were also put in place at events attended by Trump. In particular, the use of defense systems against explosive-laden drones and a reduction in the president's public events were brought onto the agenda.
THREE MINISTERS MOVED TO MILITARY FACILITIES
The Israeli newspaper's report also included information that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were moved to military facilities for security reasons.
It was reported that the three figures temporarily left their homes and were placed under protection at high-security facilities, while no details were shared about how long the measure would last.
MOSSAD CHIEF PERSONALLY DELIVERED THE INTELLIGENCE
Mossad Director Roman Gofman met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Washington. During the meeting, intelligence regarding Iran's preparations for an attack targeting Trump and senior figures in the US administration was discussed.
Gofman's personally conveying the information obtained to Ratcliffe was considered one of the important recent contacts in intelligence cooperation between the two countries.
THE POSSIBILITY OF A DEAL WITH IRAN WEAKENED
According to officials speaking to Israel Hayom, the intelligence regarding the assassination preparations also negatively affected the possibility of reaching a new agreement between Washington and Tehran.
The security warning, which came at a time when diplomatic efforts for a compromise between the US and Iran were continuing, was considered a new development that increased tension between the two countries.
TEHRAN DENIED THE ACCUSATIONS
The Iranian government denied the accusations that it was preparing to assassinate Trump and senior US officials.
The White House and the CIA, however, have not yet made an official confirmation regarding the assassination plan reported by Israel Hayom.