CIA reportedly doubted Israeli intel on Iranian threat that led Trump to swap planes
Israel told U.S. officials it believed Iran was planning to assassinate President Trump during a NATO summit, leading Trump to switch planes. The CIA later said it had low confidence in that Israeli intelligence. Turkish officials have questioned whether the warning was genuine or intended to influence U.S. diplomacy with Iran.
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2 sourcesCIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey
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1 sourceIsraeli warning led to Air Force One switch; one of many Iran plot tips
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4 sourcesWSJ: Israeli Intel Foiled Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump After NATO Summit
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2 articlesUS could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say
CIA reportedly doubted Israeli intel on Iranian threat that led Trump to swap planes
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2 developments- Aug 12Only lean-left coverage:CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey
- Aug 13US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say
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