# Iran Mocks Trump Over Secret Plane Switch With Memes 2026-08-13T19:58:55+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Iran's state media has mocked US President Donald Trump after details emerged of his secret aircraft switch during a visit to Turkey. Reports from NDTV say the Iranian outlets shared memes suggesting Mr Trump was so nervous about the Islamic Republic that he hid in a trash can. The incident refers to a precautionary move when Mr Trump changed planes mid-air during a 2017 trip, a fact recently brought back into focus. The memes highlight the deep hostility between the two countries. Tehran regularly uses state-backed media to lampoon American leaders, often amplifying security procedures as evidence of fear. The Biden administration has not commented on the revived episode. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: Donald Trump, Iran, Memes, propaganda, state media, US politics Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iran-mocks-trump-over-secret-plane-switch-with-memes/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iran-mocks-trump-over-secret-plane-switch-with-memes/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.