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HISTORICAL FACTS: 14 - The Untold Story

Over 100 aides, journalists flew on as unwitting decoys after Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey

Following a Nato summit in Turkey, US President Donald Trump was secretly moved off Air Force One in an airport catering truck after US intelligence reportedly identified a credible Iranian plot to kill him last month, The Washington Post and The New York Times reported.

The Times of India · Aug 12

The President was somewhere else: Inside Donald Trump’s extraordinary Turkey escape

President Trump undertook an unprecedented secret overseas trip using a decoy plane. He concealed his movements from officials and the press corps for security. Past presidents also made covert journeys to war zones for security reasons. These trips involved elaborate security measures and secrecy for the commander in chief. Such…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Trump’s Air Force One deception faces scrutiny over ‘decoy’ passengers

Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away

The Guardian - US · Aug 11

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Trump Left Unsuspecting Staff on Decoy Flight While Secretly Escaping in Catering Truck Amid Iranian Threat

Donald Trump secretly left the NATO summit in Ankara using a decoy plane due to an Iranian threat. The operation involved a catering truck and military aircraft, raising security questions.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

NATO Country Believes Russia Will Stage a False Flag Attack Against Critical Infrastructure

Lithuania, a NATO country, said it is taking measures to protect critical infrastructure against a false flag attack from Russia.

International Business Times · Aug 11

Trump's Turkey takeout: World's most protected man was spirited out in a catering container

In a covert operation to ensure President Trump's safety, his security team reportedly employed a catering vehicle to transport him from a decoy aircraft in Turkey, responding to credible Iranian threats. This complex plan involved a smaller airplane ferrying him to Britain while a decoy remained in view, highlighting the…

The Times of India · Aug 11

Trump's secret flight isn't the first: How Bill Clinton used a decoy plane to secretly enter Pakistan in 2000

In a twist of presidential travel, Donald Trump allegedly used a catering truck for a clandestine flight from Turkey to Britain, echoing Bill Clinton's 2000 strategy of flying in a decoy aircraft to avoid danger during his visit to Pakistan. These accounts reveal the lengths to which leaders go to…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

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Trump secretly swapped planes in Turkey over Iran threat, report says

US President Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey 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 Monday.

France 24 · Aug 11

Trump Secretly Switched From Air Force One Via Catering Truck Amid Iranian Threat: Report

President Donald Trump reportedly switched from Air Force One to a smaller aircraft when departing Ankara last month amid a credible Iranian assassination threat during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit.

Benzinga · Aug 11

Trump hid in catering cart in secret Air Force One swap to fend off Iran assassination threat

White House staffers and journalists on Air Force One were unaware of the dramatic switch and were left on board to become unwitting decoys to the threat, according to a report

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat

Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One in July

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Catering cart & military aircraft: How Trump secretly moved out of Turkey amid Iran assassination threat

US President Donald Trump was secretly moved in an airport catering truck to a smaller military aircraft after boarding Air Force One in Ankara, a covert operation triggered by an Iranian assassination threat, The Washington Post reported Monday.

The Times of India · Aug 11

Trump flew secretly from Turkey due to Iranian threat: Report

US President Donald Trump secretly travelled on a C-32A military jet from Turkey to Britain after publicly boarding an older Air Force One, The Washington Post reported. The covert switch reportedly followed an Iranian threat, raising questions about the security of the newly renovated, Qatar-donated aircraft Trump had used at…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

For India, the Mecca pact is a setback. For China, it's a warning

A new defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been signed. This agreement is seen as a setback for India's regional interests. China may benefit commercially from increased weapon system access. However, the pact could also reduce US military focus in West Asia. This shift might allow greater…

The Times of India · Aug 10

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The Economic Times · Aug 10

Poland and Baltics shield infrastructure, fearing a Russian false-flag strike

Baltic nations and Poland are increasing security around critical infrastructure. They fear Russia may stage false flag drone attacks to destabilize NATO. Lithuania and Latvia have deployed military and police to protect key facilities. Poland's energy firms are analyzing alternative import routes and nuclear plans. Mysterious drone incidents across Europe…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threatening

A Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diplomatic cooperation among the three countries. The article argues India should respond through multi-alignment, stronger Gulf partnerships, naval preparedness and continued engagement with Saudi Arabia and Iran.

We Got This Covered · Aug 9

A Russian drone rigged with explosives turned up at a German airport, and US intel warns Putin could test NATO next

NATO thus far has chosen not to escalate; it may have to change.

France 24 · Aug 9

Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan as Trump board head calls it 'only way forward'

A US-backed plan for Gaza remains the “only way forward” to prevent a repeat of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, a senior official overseeing the proposal said Sunday. The comments came after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the 15-point plan for Gaza and stressed that the Israeli military would not…

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The Times of India · Aug 9

Egypt may join new defence alliance: Turkey expects Cairo to sign pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

Egypt could join a new regional defence pact signed by Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, as the three countries seek to strengthen collective security amid the wider Middle East conflict.

The Independent UK · Aug 8

Royal Navy warns of 25% surge in Russian ships near UK waters

The Royal Navy spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow’s vessels

France 24 · Aug 8

Spain begins border checks on Italian travellers amid migration row

Spain on Saturday introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the EU partners over migration. The move follows Italy’s decision to impose similar controls after more than 70,000 migrants were able to cross into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco on July 30–31, although most…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 8

Spain begins border checks on travellers from Italy amid migration showdown

Spain on Saturday began temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures at the end of July, after a mass migrant rush into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta.

Latin Times · Aug 8

US Intel's New Fear: A Cornered Putin Takes a Swing at NATO: REPORT

New US intelligence assessments say Vladimir Putin could order a limited test of NATO's resolve sometime between this autumn and 2029, a warning reinforced by a suspected Russian drone found armed with explosives at a German airport — though CNN, CBS, and Poland's own spy chief frame the risk and…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan deal

A new defense pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan against Iran's regional influence. This alliance seeks to offset perceived US unreliability and deter Iranian aggression. The three Sunni nations possess complementary strengths in wealth, military technology, and manpower. This strategic alignment aims to create a regional security architecture independent…

The Times of India · Aug 8

'To test their resolve': Putin could launch limited attack on Nato, US intel warns

Russian President Vladimir Putin could seek to test Nato’s resolve by launching a limited attack against a member of the alliance in the coming years, according to recent US intelligence assessments cited by CNN.

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