New intelligence allegedly indicating that Iran is considering a plot to assassinate Donald Trump has been handed over to the United States by Israel, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The information comes during a period of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, against the backdrop of confrontations over the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian threats of retaliation.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the new assessment by Israeli intelligence services could signal further escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran.
Tehran has repeatedly pledged over the years to take revenge on Trump for the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, the top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps general, during Trump’s first presidential term.
The Israeli embassy in Washington declined to comment on the report, while Iran’s mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
According to the Wall Street Journal, no further details have been made public regarding the alleged new assassination plot against the American president.
Trump: I’m on every one of their lists
The White House referred the Wall Street Journal to statements Trump made on Wednesday in Ankara, on the sidelines of the NATO Summit, when he addressed the threats against his life. “They want to eliminate the leader of the US, me,” Trump told reporters in Turkey.
🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP on the CONSTANT threats against his life, especially during Khamenei’s funeral
“I’m number one on the kiII list for Iran.”
“I like being number one on TlkTok better.” 🤣
“But I’m number one on the list for kiIIing.”
“It’s a VERY dangerous profession.”
“But… pic.twitter.com/kcgcgf8z8K
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 8, 2026
“I’m on every list. I saw it this morning — I’m on every single one of their lists. So far, I guess I’ve been a little lucky, but that may not last much longer,” he added.
🚨 REPORTER: Was there a threat on Air Force One?
PRESIDENT TRUMP: “I’m number ONE on their list. Before you.”
“But if I go, you go! So perhaps you want to change professions!”
Greatest to ever do it 😭🤣 pic.twitter.com/MJ9Qfg2dTC
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 9, 2026
“We will kill Trump” chants at Khamenei’s funeral
The reports of the alleged new plot against Trump emerged as massive crowds gathered in Mashhad for the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
According to reports, those gathered chanted slogans calling for revenge against the American president.
“I swear on the blood of the Supreme Leader, Trump, we will kill you,” some attendees chanted, while women held placards reading “Kill Trump.”
Iranians unfurl chilling banner with Trump assassination threat at Ayatollah Khamenei’s burial https://t.co/ag9N6jGX11 pic.twitter.com/11TPBFW7rU
— New York Post (@nypost) July 9, 2026
The streets leading to the Mashhad shrine were filled with mourners dressed in black, with some responding to chants in support of Khamenei and against Iran’s enemies, including the old revolutionary slogan “Death to America.”
🇮🇷🇺🇸 “We Will Kill Trump” banner appears in Mashhad
As Khamenei is set to be buried in his hometown of Mashhad today, a “We Will Kill Trump” banner has gone up on Imam Reza Street, the road running past the shrine where he’ll be laid to rest, according to Mehr News.
It follows… pic.twitter.com/rV26AOrDRJ
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 8, 2026
Trump-Netanyahu phone call on Iran
Against this backdrop, Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Thursday evening, as part of the two countries’ ongoing coordination over the conflict with Iran. Trump briefed Netanyahu on US military movements in the Gulf and American strikes against Iranian targets.
For his part, the Israeli prime minister warned the American president about the possible approval of an F-35 deal with Turkey. Netanyahu also raised the issue of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s hardline statements against the existence of the state of Israel, as well as the need to maintain security zones along Israel’s borders.
No further details about the conversation between the two leaders were made public.
Despite the call and the developments unfolding across the Middle East, a White House official confirmed that there are currently no plans for a face-to-face meeting between Trump and Netanyahu.
