# Iran mocks Trump over secret plane switch, cites military fear

2026-08-13T15:41:47+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Iranian state media mocked US President Donald Trump over a secret aircraft switch during his return from Turkey, calling it a “scandal” driven by “fear of Iran’s military power”. The switch occurred on July 8 at the NATO summit in Ankara after intelligence suggested Air Force One could be hit by a shoulder-fired missile. The Secret Service used a catering truck to move Trump to a smaller C-32A jet. Iran’s embassy in South Africa posted a meme mocking the episode. Tensions remain high amid the US-Iran war, with Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowing vengeance for his predecessor’s death.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/fear-of-our-military-iran-mocks-donald-trump-over-aircraft-switch-during-turkey-trip-101786626543474.html>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/iran-mocks-trump-over-secret-plane-switch-says-us-fears-tehrans-military-power-article-155608476>

Tags: Air Force One, Iran, NATO summit, Trump, Turkey visit, US Secret Service
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