Trump's Secret Escape from Ankara Amid Iranian Threat

On 11 August 2026, the Washington Post reported that Trump secretly left Turkey after the NATO summit in Ankara because of an Iranian threat. According to the report, he switched to a smaller military aircraft, using a catering truck and an Air Force One decoy. The report contradicts earlier public statements. Rubio and Bessent stayed behind.

Media reports describe the threat as an Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. The Jerusalem Post reports that Israel helped him leave unharmed, and i24NEWS says Israeli intelligence was behind the evacuation from Air Force One. One report also raises questions about the safety of the passengers left on board.