Israel's decision to share intelligence alleging a new Iranian assassination plot against US President Donald Trump may have been aimed not only at warning Washington but also at influencing the White House's approach towards Iran, according to CNN, which cited US officials familiar with the matter.

The report follows the newest bout of attacks between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has for years spoken of the retaliation against the US leader for the assassination of a general during his first term, but tensions have risen after the US killed the former…

The warning comes as the US has resumed strikes against Iran

Israel shared fresh intelligence with the United States alleging that Iran recently developed a new plan to assassinate US President Donald Trump.