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Israeli Intelligence Thwarts Iranian Plot to Shoot Down Trump’s Plane at NATO Summit
Israeli intelligence warned the U.S. of an Iranian plan to shoot down President Trump's plane during the NATO summit in Ankara. Trump was secretly evacuated via a catering truck to a smaller military plane, while Air Force One flew as a decoy with senior officials and journalists onboard.
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What happened
- 01Israeli intelligence alerted the U.S. to an imminent Iranian missile threat against Trump's plane.
- 02Iranian agents had precise details of Trump's location and a man armed with a missile launcher was spotted.
- 03Trump was covertly moved via a catering truck to a smaller military plane bound for the UK.
- 04Air Force One flew as a decoy with senior officials and journalists unaware of the threat.
- 05Passengers were instructed to keep window shades closed to maintain secrecy.
- 06The operation sparked criticism for risking civilians and officials on the decoy flight without warning.
The operation was kept secret for weeks but later drew criticism over the risks posed to civilians and officials on the decoy flight.
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