As tensions between the two countries rise, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made shocking accusations that Iran planned two assassination attempts against President Donald Trump, which could change the geopolitical landscape. Netanyahu asserted that Iran was responsible for two unsuccessful attempts to kill Trump during his presidential campaign. According to the Israeli leader, Iran singled out Trump because he was the biggest danger to their nuclear aspirations.
Netanyahu’s Bombshell Accusations
In a revelatory interview with Fox News host Brett Baier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of orchestrating two failed assassination attempts against President Donald Trump. Netanyahu specifically pointed to Iran’s fear of Trump’s aggressive stance against their nuclear program as the primary motive. The interview came amid escalating tensions following missile exchanges between Israel and Iran over the weekend, with Netanyahu using the platform to justify Israel’s military actions.
“These people who chant, ‘Death to America’ tried to assassinate President Trump twice,” Netanyahu declared, building his case for action against Iran. “Do you want these people to have nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them to your cities? Of course not. So we’re defending ourselves, but we’re also defending the world.”
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Trump’s Stern Warning to Iran
President Trump has not been silent about the alleged threats from Iran. In recent statements, Trump issued a stern warning that any assassination attempt would trigger devastating consequences. While signing an executive order aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran, Trump made his position unmistakably clear regarding potential Iranian threats against him or other American officials.
Trump added with characteristic bluntness, “I’ve left instructions—if they do it, they get obliterated.” There won’t be anything left.” These statements reflect the continuing hardline stance that defined his administration’s approach to Iran, particularly after his ordering of the 2020 airstrike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, an action that significantly escalated tensions between the two nations.
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The Assassination Attempts and Evidence Question
When pressed by Baier about whether he had concrete intelligence linking Iran directly to the attempts on Trump’s life, Netanyahu suggested Iran operated through proxies and intelligence networks. However, American security agencies have not yet officially confirmed Iranian involvement in either of the two assassination attempts that occurred during the summer of 2024—one involving an armed individual at Trump’s golf club and another at a campaign event in Pennsylvania.
The Justice Department has previously revealed an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump before the 2024 election, charging Farhad Shakeri, who remains at large in Iran. In November, an unnamed Iranian agent was accused of recruiting someone to surveil and potentially assassinate the president. Despite these allegations, security officials have not definitively linked the July campaign rally incident, where Thomas Matthew Crooks was killed by a Secret Service sniper, to Iranian operations.
Broader Implications for U.S.-Iran Relations
Netanyahu’s accusations come at a critical juncture in Middle East politics. The Biden administration continues monitoring potential security risks from Iran while maintaining diplomatic channels. For their part, Iranian officials have consistently dismissed allegations of plotting assassinations against former U.S. officials, creating a stark contrast with Netanyahu’s claims. These developments highlight the complex geopolitical chess game surrounding nuclear negotiations and international security.
With Trump under Secret Service protection and U.S. officials continuing to investigate credible threats, the situation remains volatile. Earlier this year, the Biden administration revoked security protection for some former officials due to threats from Iran, underscoring the ongoing concerns about Iranian intentions toward American political figures. As Netanyahu attempts to rally American support for Israel’s position against Iran, these accusations may significantly impact the delicate balance of power in the region.