Israeli intelligence alerts US to Iranian drone threat against Trump

Israeli intelligence has warned of an Iranian drone plot against Trump and top US officials, prompting tighter security and relocations to military bases.

Israeli intelligence has warned of an Iranian plot to target President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration with explosive-laden drones, prompting heightened security measures in Washington.

Senior Israeli and US officials told Israel Hayom that the Mossad passed the intelligence to the CIA after US agencies asked Israel to verify it. Another Western intelligence agency has also corroborated it.

In response, several officials have been relocated to secure facilities. Citing Fox News, the newspaper reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are among those staying on military bases.

Trump’s public appearances have also been sharply reduced. When he does appear, specialised systems are deployed to neutralise drone threats.

The officials said the threats were a key factor in Trump’s recent shift on negotiations with Tehran.

“We don’t need a deal with Iran. Those days have long since passed,” Trump wrote on Thursday.