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Iran mocks Trump over secret aircraft switch from Turkey
Iranian state media has mocked US President Donald Trump after reports emerged of a secret aircraft switch during his Turkey visit last month. A presenter on Iranian state television said the operation…
The Story in Brief
Iranian state media has mocked US President Donald Trump after reports emerged of a secret aircraft switch during his Turkey visit last month. A presenter on Iranian state television said the operation stemmed from 'fear of Iran's military power' and described it as a 'humiliation' for Trump. The Secret Service moved Trump from Air Force One to a smaller C-32A jet after receiving a credible threat that the presidential aircraft could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile. Trump and aides reportedly used a catering truck to reach the smaller plane.
The Washington Post first reported the details. The New York Times said US officials were alarmed that Iranian operatives appeared to know Trump's exact hotel floor in Ankara. Iran's embassy in South Africa posted a meme on X showing Trump inside a catering box, saying he 'will be hidden in a trash can before long'. The episode has fuelled anti-US messaging in Iran, with billboards in Tehran targeting Trump.
The Indian Opinion
Iranian state television calls the secret plane switch a 'scandal' and a 'source of humiliation', but the real story is less dramatic. Washington took a credible, specific threat seriously and acted accordingly. That is what security services do, not a sign of fear. The narrative of American cowardice plays well in Tehran but ignores the routine precautions any leader under threat would take. The real test will come when Iran releases any intelligence it claims to have on the threat, or remains silent.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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