# In Turkey, Trump covertly switched planes over Iran threat

2026-08-11T00:48:55+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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President Donald Trump secretly switched aircraft in Turkey on July 8 after an Iranian assassination threat, The Washington Post reported. Trump boarded the older Air Force One at Ankara airport, then covertly transferred to a smaller C-32A via a catering truck. The legacy Air Force One became a decoy, carrying journalists and some staff who believed Trump was aboard. The C-32A flew Trump to Britain, where he rejoined the newer Qatari aircraft for the return. The White House said security protocols ensure the president's safety but did not deny the threat.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/us-iran-war-updates-trump-secret-plane-switch-assassination-threat-turkey-nato-summit-article-155557527>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/in-turkey-trump-covertly-switched-planes-to-avoid-iran-threat-report-11897250>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/video-shows-catering-truck-used-to-secretly-move-trump-between-planes-amid-iran-threat/articleshow/133167168.cms>

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