Israel Warns US of Alleged Iranian Drone Plot Targeting Trump and Senior Officials

Israeli intelligence has warned the United States about an alleged Iranian plot to use drones to target President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration, according to a report published by Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom.

Senior Israeli and US officials told the newspaper that Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, shared details of the alleged threat with the CIA. The intelligence reportedly pointed to the possibility of attacks using explosive-laden drones. Another Western intelligence agency subsequently corroborated the information after Washington asked Israel to verify the threat.

Following the warning, several senior US officials were temporarily relocated from their residences to secure military facilities as a precautionary measure.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has spearheaded Washington’s economic pressure campaign against Iran, confirmed that he had relocated under Secret Service guidance after receiving death threats. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have reportedly taken similar security precautions.

Meanwhile, President Trump has reduced his outdoor public appearances and introduced additional security measures aimed at countering potential drone attacks.

The report suggests that the intelligence warning has contributed to Washington adopting a tougher stance in its ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

However, the allegations regarding the specific Iranian drone plot are based on anonymous senior sources cited by Israel Hayom and have not yet been independently verified by major US media outlets. While the relocation of some senior officials has been confirmed by those involved and other American media reports, the details of the alleged assassination plot remain unverified.