Fact check: Netanyahu is planning to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump.

Verdict: false — Trust Score 10/100

The Instagram post claiming Netanyahu plans to assassinate Donald Trump and blame Iran is false. There is no credible evidence from refuted by 20 sources to support such an assassination plot. While there are reports of past accusations by Netanyahu against Iran concerning assassination attempts on Trump, and documented tensions between Trump and Netanyahu over the Iran-Israel war, the specific plot described in the post is fabricated. The 'Brics News' source mentioned in the post does not appear to be a credible news outlet reporting this specific, highly sensitive claim.

false verification card — Trust Score 10/100
Platform
instagram
Source author
brics_countries — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZYEKVWy8ZO/?igsh=bGJ3cHZpZ250d3Nt
Verified on
June 25, 2026
Verification ID
rCL7FzkueeOU1T2hjBhSQA

Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @brics_countries --- Caption/Description --- 📰 BREAKING NEWS: Netanyahu Plans to Assassinate Trump & Blame Iran! 🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇷 Reports claim Netanyahu is planning to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump and blame Iran amid tensions over the Iran-Israel war. According to Brics News, this desperate plot stems from Trump defying Netanyahu’s demands for direct U.S. involvement against Iran. Is this explosive allegation a sign of deep betrayal or dangerous political warfare? Share your view. ⬇️ #NetanyahuTrump #AssassinationPlot #BRICS #BRICSNews #Geopolitics IranIsrael MiddleEastCrisis --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- Brics News Netanyahu plans to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, blame Iran. -Reports claim Trump is defying Netanyahu's demands, sparking of efforts to replace him. Published: 2026-06-09T18:57:44.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @brics_countries --- Caption/Description --- 📰 BREAKING NEWS: Netanyahu Plans to Assassinate Trump & Blame Iran! 🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇷 Reports claim Netanyahu is planning to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump and blame Iran amid tensions over the Iran-Israel war. According to Brics News, this desperate plot stems from Trump defying Netanyahu’s demands for direct U.S. involvement against Iran. Is this explosive allegation a sign of deep betrayal or dangerous political warfare? Share your view. ⬇️ #NetanyahuTrump #AssassinationPlot #BRICS #BRICSNews #Geopolitics IranIsrael MiddleEastCrisis --- Visible Text/Media --- News graphic with text: 'Brics News Netanyahu plans to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, blame Iran.' and 'Reports claim Trump is defying Netanyahu's demands, sparking of efforts to replace him --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Netanyahu is planning to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump. 2. Netanyahu plans to blame Iran for the assassination of Donald Trump. 3. Reports claim this plot stems from Trump defying Netanyahu’s demands for direct U.S. in

Claims analyzed (4)

  1. false: Netanyahu is planning to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump.
    There is no credible evidence from any reputable news source or official statement indicating that Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to assassinate Donald Trump. This claim is widely refuted by the absence of any such reports in major news outlets. While there have been reports of Netanyahu claiming Iran attempted to assassinate Trump in the past, there is no reciprocal claim or evidence of Netanyahu planning such an act against Trump.
  2. false: Netanyahu plans to blame Iran for the assassination of Donald Trump.
    There is no credible information to suggest that Netanyahu is planning to blame Iran for an assassination of Donald Trump. This claim is entirely speculative and lacks any factual basis in news reports or official statements. While Netanyahu has previously accused Iran of attempting to assassinate Trump, this is distinct from planning an assassination and then falsely attributing it to Iran.
  3. false: Reports claim this plot stems from Trump defying Netanyahu’s demands for direct U.S. involvement against Iran.
    While there are reports of tensions and disagreements between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu regarding U.S. involvement in the Iran-Israel war, and Trump's reluctance for direct U.S. military action, there are no credible reports linking this defiance to an assassination plot by Netanyahu against Trump. News sources indicate Trump has expressed frustration with Netanyahu's actions and has asserted his own authority on the matter.
  4. false: Brics News is reporting on this alleged assassination plot.
    While there are entities named 'BRICS News' or 'TV BRICS' that report on BRICS-related events and geopolitical news, none of the credible sources associated with these entities are reporting on an alleged assassination plot by Netanyahu against Trump. The post's claim of 'Brics News' reporting this specific plot appears to be a misattribution or fabrication. The official BRICS Information Sharing & Exchanging Platform and TV BRICS focus on economic, cultural, and political news related to BRICS

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