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CIA doubts Israeli claims of Iranian plot against Trump
US intelligence officials, including the CIA, have expressed skepticism regarding Israeli intelligence claims of an Iranian assassination plot targeting President Donald Trump. The CIA reportedly communicated “low confidence” in these allegations to the president's team.
Despite this skepticism, the claims prompted an extraordinary security operation last month in Ankara, Turkey. Following the Israeli warning, the Secret Service facilitated an evacuation where the president was reportedly moved via a catering truck to a military C-32A aircraft. The president was first evacuated to the United Kingdom before returning to the United States.
Some US officials suggested that Israeli intelligence reports may be intended to influence US presidential decision-making. The Secret Service maintained that they acted to ensure the president's safety following previous security near-misses.
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Benjamin Netanyahu · CIA · Donald Trump · Iran · Israel · Mossad · Secret Service
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Secret Service acted on the Israeli intelligence due to previous near-miss security incidents involving the president. palestina-komitee.nl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The CIA's skepticism regarding the Israeli intelligence was conveyed to Donald Trump's team. palestina-komitee.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Following the evacuation from Turkey, the president was moved to the United Kingdom before returning to the US on a C-32A aircraft. palestina-komitee.nl · tienphong.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] The CIA expressed low confidence in Israeli intelligence claims regarding an Iranian assassination plot against Donald Trump. palestina-komitee.nl · tienphong.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Some officials view Israeli intelligence reporting as a tool to influence US presidential decision-making. palestina-komitee.nl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump was evacuated from Ankara, Turkey, via a catering truck to a military plane following Israeli intelligence warnings. palestina-komitee.nl · kevesko.vn · tienphong.vn