Israel passed on to the CIA information about an Iranian plot to harm Trump and senior administration officials

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The Mossad passed on to the CIA information about an Iranian plan to harm President Donald Trump and senior officials in his government, among them Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Treasury and Defense secretaries. The information was also verified by another Western intelligence agency. Following the threats, the senior officials were moved to secure military facilities, the president's public appearances were reduced, and special protective measures were taken.

At the request of the Americans, Israel verified the warnings of an intention to attack senior figures in Washington, including by means of explosive drones. According to senior officials, the threats were among the main reasons the possibility of a deal with Tehran moved further away, and Trump hardened his stance against an agreement with it.