# Trump used decoy flight from Turkey after Iranian threat

2026-08-13T07:00:43+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Trump was secretly moved to a smaller military jet in Turkey last month after US intelligence received a specific threat of a surface-to-air missile attack on Air Force One, a senior US official said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent flew out on what was effectively a decoy plane. Iran knew Trump’s exact location in Ankara, including the floor of his building, The New York Times reported. Trump left via a catering truck and boarded a C-32A jet. Air Force One later departed separately with staff and press. Trump said he followed Secret Service orders and that the smaller plane was at greater risk.

## Coverage

- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/13/rubio-and-bessent-stayed-on-decoy-flight-from-turkey-as-trump-switched-planes>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/iran-knew-exact-location-of-trump-stay-in-turkey-for-nato-summit-report-reveals-what-led-to-air-force-one-swap-101786604533338.html>

Tags: Air Force One, Donald Trump, Iran threat, Marco Rubio, NATO summit, Secret Service
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