Iranian Threat Prompts US to Replace Air Force One for Trump’s NATO Return Flight

The New York Times reports that the replacement of Air Force One for President Donald Trump's return from the NATO summit in Turkey was due to a credible threat from Iranian proxies. The newer plane, donated by Qatar, was swapped for an older model because it lacked the advanced defense systems required for the flight amid the threat. At the time, reports indicated that Israel provided the intelligence about the threat to the United States. Some American officials expressed concern that Israel shared this intelligence to influence US decision-making and potentially push for a broader war against Iran.