CIA reportedly doubted Israeli intel on Iranian threat that led Trump to swap planes
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported56m ago
The CIA expressed "low confidence" in Israeli intelligence regarding an alleged Iranian threat against Donald Trump, according to reports citing sources in The Washington Post. The Israeli government had relayed claims of a potential threat to shoot down Air Force One, prompting a plane swap for the US president.
US intelligence officials remained skeptical of the warning provided by Israel. An official suggested that the Israeli government's motivation in sharing the intelligence may have been to influence Trump as much as to protect him.
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Times of Israel (IL)Highlights Israeli motive to influence Trump alongside protecting him
Middle East Eye (GB)Emphasizes US skepticism regarding the Israeli-relayed assassination threat
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