Israel Warns US of Alleged Iran Drone Plot on Trump
Israel has warned the United States about an alleged Iran drone plot targeting President Donald Trump and senior members of his administration. Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported that the Mossad intelligence agency had passed details of the alleged threat to the CIA.
The claim has not been independently confirmed, and no evidence of the alleged plot has been published.
Following the warning, several senior US officials were reportedly moved to military bases, and Trump cancelled his scheduled golf outing on Saturday.
The Iran drone plot claim comes as Trump weighs restraint
The report lands as Trump considers whether to hold off on further strikes against Iran. Reuters reported on Saturday that he had told advisers he may refrain unless Tehran or the Houthis launch new provocations, as Feature Pakistan reported.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have urged restraint, while Israeli officials press Washington for renewed action. Trump has not decided, and a third US aircraft carrier is heading to the region.
Channel 13 reported that Israel’s military has drawn up three scenarios for renewed fighting: responding to an Iranian attack on Israel or US bases, joining a new American-led offensive, or striking independently, potentially with Washington’s approval. Preparations continue though the army chief sees no immediate need to attack.
Mossad chief in Washington as warnings grow
Al Jazeera reported that Israel’s Mossad chief, Roman Gofman, was in Washington for talks on Iran. Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned Iran would not stay in a state of “neither war nor peace” and threatened to widen the conflict if the US “makes a mistake”.
The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has warned Americans to stay alert. A security alert dated November 13 warned of possible Houthi attacks, airport disruption and flight cancellations, and said Riyadh airport was running limited flights while Jeddah and Dammam stayed open with delays.
Non-emergency US government employees and their families were ordered out of Saudi Arabia on October 23.
Why the claim matters even though it is unconfirmed
An alleged plot needs no proof to change behaviour. The relocations and the cancelled outing show US officials treated the warning seriously enough to alter schedules and security.
The claim also feeds the debate in Washington. Trump has said the war “militarily is effectively over”, yet he has also warned that the US military is “locked and loaded”. Allies are unsure which way he will go.
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his call for a national unity government, but opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot dismissed the appeal as a trick, as Feature Pakistan reported.
What it means for Pakistan
The fighting has already disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran claims tankers have struck mines, as Feature Pakistan reported. Iran has also claimed a second drone attack on a US radar site in Bahrain, which Feature Pakistan reported.
Pakistan imports most of its oil from the Gulf, and millions of Pakistanis work there. Any escalation would push fuel prices up and put those workers at risk. That is why Pakistan’s envoy at the UN on Friday called for an end to military provocations in the Gulf and urged dialogue.
Iran’s foreign ministry has rejected a US claim that Iran started the conflict with the 1979 Revolution, as Feature Pakistan reported. The two sides do not even agree on the basic facts, which makes a negotiated end harder.
What happens next
Trump is due to discuss the Iran war with the Chinese and Russian presidents next week. Until then, the question is whether the alleged plot hardens his position or the restraint camp in his administration holds.
If confirmed, pressure for a US response will grow fast. If it fades without proof, it stands as another unverified warning in a war full of them.
Frequently asked questions
What did Israel warn the US about?
Israel Hayom reported that Mossad shared intelligence with the CIA about an alleged Iran drone plot targeting President Donald Trump and senior US officials.
Has the plot been confirmed?
No. The claim has not been independently confirmed, and no evidence of the alleged plot has been published.
What changed after the warning?
Several senior US officials were reportedly moved to military bases, and Trump cancelled his Saturday golf outing.
What is Trump deciding about Iran?
He told advisers he may hold off unless Iran or the Houthis provoke the US, but he has not decided.
Why does it matter for Pakistan?
Pakistan imports Gulf oil and has millions of workers in the region, so escalation could raise fuel prices and put those workers at risk.
