Middle East: Trump took secret flight out of Turkey over Iran threat
President Donald Trump reportedly used an elaborate ruse to leave the NATO summit in Turkey, amid a credible assassination threat. Meanwhile, oil prices rose as hopes for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz fade. DW has more.
President Donald Trump reportedly took a secret military flight out of Turkey following a credible Iranian assassination threat, according to the Washington Post. The incident occurred in July during the NATO summit in Ankara. The President's travel choice, an older Air Force One plane, rather than the newer Air Force One announced by the White House, raised questions about the safety of the donated Qatari jet.
Upon arriving in Ankara, Trump unexpectedly transferred to a smaller Air Force C-32A plane for the remainder of his journey, as reported by a US official familiar with the operation. The White House did not directly address the report, but a communications director stated that various measures were being taken to counter threats against Trump.
The news of Trump's secret flight had implications for global markets, initially causing a surge in oil prices before stabilizing.
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