Trump Secretly Flown to UK Amid Iran Threat Reports

US President Donald Trump was secretly flown from Turkey to the UK on a smaller military aircraft last month amid an alleged Iranian assassination threat. This operation occurred during Trump's visit to Ankara for a NATO summit.

Reports from The Washington Post and The New York Times reveal that Trump initially boarded the former Air Force One in view of cameras but was moved to another aircraft shortly after. A US official indicated that a credible threat from Iran prompted this covert operation.

The White House had publicly stated that Trump departed Turkey on July 8 aboard the older Air Force One. However, he was actually transported to the older aircraft through a different entrance before appearing publicly.

Journalists were instructed to keep window shades closed during the flight, and Trump later joked about the situation. The C-32A carrying Trump arrived in the UK around 10:20 PM local time, with the older Air Force One arriving shortly after.

Trump emerged from the aircraft at approximately 10:56 PM.