Iran had detailed intel on Trump’s Ankara stay, including his floor: Report
The information emerged as Trump was preparing for the final day of the NATO summit in Turkey on July 8 and contributed to an extraordinary security operation that saw him secretly switch aircraft before leaving the country.
Iranian intelligence reported detailed information about US President Donald Trump's whereabouts in Ankara during the NATO summit, including the specific floor where he was staying, according to The New York Times. This intelligence emerged as Trump prepared for the final day of the summit and led to a security operation that saw him secretly switch aircraft before departing Turkey.
US intelligence agencies observed multiple streams of information indicating a threat involving a surface-to-air missile targeting Air Force One. Authorities also learned that someone near the NATO summit had been spotted with a shoulder-fired missile. Considering this credible threat, Trump and senior administration officials organized a decoy operation to ensure his safe exit from Turkey.
Trump boarded an older Air Force One in front of cameras, but shortly after, he secretly left the plane through an airport catering container and transferred to a military aircraft. The apparent use of Air Force One served as a decoy, while Trump's actual aircraft left Turkey without public disclosure. Trump disclosed that he followed the instructions of the US Secret Service and military officials, who believed a security threat existed. He acknowledged the possibility that the plane he ultimately used could have been at greater risk.
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