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Coverage dated July 24, 2026 to July 25, 2026

Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies

Headline from CBS News

President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.

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  1. The Guardian

    Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    President flew to Ankara onboard Qatari-gifted jet, without advanced defenses, and flew home on old Air Force One Donald Trump switched aircraft before departing Turkey earlier this month after US officials determined there was a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting him and Air Force …

  2. CBS News

    Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.

  3. The Times of Israel

    Report: Trump switched planes in Turkey over ‘credible threat’ by Iranian proxies (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    US president said to have abandoned Qatari-gifted Air Force One earlier this month for older jet after intelligence warned Iranian proxies posed danger to him

  4. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Iranian threat to Air Force One prompted plane swap during NATO summit (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    WASHINGTON (NYT) — President Donald Trump abruptly switched aircraft when leaving Turkey this month after what officials judged to be a credible threat that Iranian proxy forces were targeting him and Air Force One, according to multiple people briefed on the matter.