Trump’s secret flight switch indicates severity of assassination threat by Iran
Summary
In March, President Donald Trump was secretly removed from Air Force One in Turkey to avoid an alleged Iranian assassination attempt. U.S. officials say Iran has repeatedly threatened to kill Trump because of actions taken during his first term, including the killing of Iranian military leader Qassem Suleimani.Key Facts
- Iran is believed to have planned to kill President Trump in revenge for U.S. strikes that killed senior Iranian leaders.
- Trump was covertly taken off Air Force One in Turkey to protect him from a possible missile attack.
- U.S. officials have accused Iran of plotting to assassinate Trump both before and after his presidency.
- Manhattan prosecutors said in 2024 that Iran ordered a hit on Trump, who was running for president at the time.
- Israel shared intelligence about a new Iranian plan to kill Trump in July 2026.
- An Iraqi militant linked to Iran was arrested and suspected of targeting Trump's daughter Ivanka.
- Threats have targeted other Trump officials, including Mike Pompeo and John Bolton.
- Iran has a history of using terrorism as a foreign policy tool, including attacks in Argentina in the 1990s.
- Despite security measures, experts warn the threat to Trump remains while he is alive.
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