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Iran mocks Trump over secret plane switch, cites military fear
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are playing to their galleries. Iran’s state media spins a routine security precaution into a victory lap, while US outlets amplify the theatrics. The real story is simpler: threats are real, security adapts. But the propaganda value is undeniable. Will Iran’s new Supreme Leader gamble on escalating rhetoric into action, or is this just theatre before any potential negotiations?
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
