Trump took secret flight out of Türkiye due to Iran threat: Report

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Türkiye last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, an extraordinary move prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported on Monday (Aug 10).Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the NATO summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country, a move that prompted questions about the newer plane's security.The trip to NATO was the first international travel for the new plane, whose speedy upgrades triggered questions over its cost and security, and took place as hostilities escalated with Iran, which borders Türkiye.Before departing Ankara, Trump said on Truth Social that he would use an older baby b