Trump switched planes in Turkey due to Iranian proxy threat, report says

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Posted Jul 25, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-25-0330
Trump switched planes in Turkey due to Iranian proxy threat, report says
Photo: The Guardian

Donald Trump switched aircraft in Turkey earlier this month following warnings of a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting Air Force One.

U.S. officials instructed Donald Trump to switch aircraft prior to departing Turkey earlier this month following reports of a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces, according to a New York Times report. Intelligence authorities identified potential security risks targeting Trump and Air Force One while in the region. The operational change was executed as a precautionary measure to ensure safety during transit. Iranian-backed groups have been monitored by intelligence agencies for potential operations against high-profile American figures. U.S. officials have not released further public details regarding the specific threat, but international security protocols remain heightened.

Sources: The Guardian

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