New Delhi: A report by ‘The Washington Post’ has indicated sourness in the relations between America and Israel. According to the report, Israel had informed the CIA about a false plot by Iran to assassinate Donald Trump. American officials believe that its purpose was to change Washington’s Iran policy and spoil Trump’s growing relations with Türkiye.
Increased security during Türkiye trip
This warning was received during Trump’s visit to Türkiye on July 8. After this the American Secret Service made extraordinary security arrangements. There was concern about whether the new 747-8 plane gifted by Qatar would be able to safely rescue Trump in a dangerous situation. First Trump sat in the old Air Force One in Ankara.
Then they were secretly taken off and taken from an airport catering truck to a C-32A aircraft. Trump and his close aides left for Britain in this plane. Escorted by F-16 fighter jets en route. Trump later said, “This was completely a decision of the Secret Service. I do whatever they say.”
CIA expressed doubt!
CIA analysts did not find this information convincing. He informed the Trump administration of his suspicions. An American official “Information received from Israel” told and said that on this “very little trust” Can be done.
Some US intelligence officials believe that Israel’s warning was less to provide information and more to influence Trump’s decisions. A former Israeli intelligence official called it “comprehensive strategy” Said to be part of.
Targeting Iran and Türkiye
US officials suspect that Israel fabricated this threat to push Trump into war against Iran. Turkish officials believe that this report was made to spoil the Trump-Iran talks and stop Türkiye’s F-35 deal.
Israel views Iran as its greatest immediate threat. But he considers Turkey a long-term threat. Israel is concerned as relations between Trump and Turkish President Erdogan have improved.
Iran’s answer
Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi rejected allegations of an assassination plot. He said, “Trump is already ruining America. We don’t need to eliminate them.”
The threat from Iran has been a major concern for Trump since the assassination of Qassem Soleimani in 2020. There were three assassination attempts on Trump in the 2024 election campaign, but Iran’s name did not figure in them.