U.S. security agencies have increased protective measures following intelligence reports of an Iranian drone plot targeting Donald Trump and senior government officials.
The information was reportedly passed to the CIA by the Mossad after U.S. intelligence agencies requested verification of the threat. The report from Israel Hayom, which cites senior officials from both the United States and Israel, highlights that these movements underscore the severity with which the potential Iranian threat is being managed.
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Following the reports, Donald Trump has reduced his public appearances, while high-ranking government officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, have been moved to facilities with increased security levels.
Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the nature of the threat, a potential timeline for an attack, or whether any specific operational preparations by Iran have been confirmed.
Past warnings provided by Israel included various attack scenarios, ranging from the use of snipers to the potential for a knife attack during a public event. These warnings began circulating before the 12-day war in June 2025 and intensified ahead of the U.S. military operation against Iran in February 2026.
In those instances, the CIA and other intelligence services struggled to independently verify several of the specific threats. The Israeli government has denied the claim that it used its intelligence services’ information to influence American policy.
REPORT: President Trump has scaled back his public appearances and senior U. S. officials have been moved to secure facilities following intelligence of an Iranian drone plot against White House leadership. The Mossad passed the CIA specific information on the plan after U. S.…
The current security alert coincides with a visit to the United States by the head of the Mossad, Roman Gofman. During his time in Washington, he has been in contact with senior members of the administration, including meetings with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and potentially with White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
These discussions focus on regional developments and the U.S. approach to Iran, particularly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressures Washington to consider resuming military operations against Tehran.
While the timing of these meetings aligns with the heightened security measures, officials have not established a direct link between Gofman’s visit and the specific drone threat warning. Although the potential for military escalation remains a subject of discussion, Donald Trump currently does not appear to favor a new military confrontation. Any confirmed attempt to target American leadership could, however, decisively influence Washington’s future decisions regarding Iran.