Iran state media mock Trump over plane switch, meme shows him in catering truck

Iran's state media has ridiculed U.S. President Donald Trump over his secretive plane switch during a recent trip to Turkey, suggesting it reflects his deep-rooted anxiety about the Islamic Republic's military might. The latest in a series of controversies for Trump, this latest scandal is being fueled by concerns over Iran's formidable military capabilities, which allegedly compelled the President to hastily transfer to a smaller aircraft while returning from Turkey last month, according to a commentator on state television.

The move, triggered by fears that Air Force One might be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile, led the Secret Service to covertly switch Trump to a government jet, a source with knowledge of the incident revealed. The threat was deemed credible and imminent on the final day of Trump's visit to Ankara for the NATO summit, amid rising tensions due to the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran.

The Secret Service deemed the situation dire, orchestrating a covert operation to shield the President's movements. The New York Times reported on this development.