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Trump leaves Turkey on military jet following Iranian threats

A senior U.S. official revealed that Donald Trump was secretly extracted from Turkey due to a threat from Iran.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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During the NATO summit in Turkey, President Donald Trump was secretly extracted from the country aboard a military jet. According to a senior U.S. official, the decision was made in response to a specific threat from Iran against Trump and Air Force One.

The plan involved an elaborate ruse, which included transporting Trump in a luggage cart to the military aircraft. This measure was revealed on Monday, October 10, and underscores the U.S. government's security concerns regarding the president's visit to the country.

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