{
  "id": 783695,
  "title": "Iran state media mock Trump over plane switch, meme shows him in catering truck",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-state-media-mock-trump-over-plane-switch-meme-shows-him-in",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-13T16:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260814/iran-state-media-mock-trump-over-plane-switch-meme-shows-him-in-catering-truck"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "DUBAI — Iran's state media has mocked U.S. President Donald Trump after new details emerged about his secret aircraft switch during a visit to Turkey, saying it showed just how nervous he is about the Islamic Republic's power. \"Again, Trump, with his new scandal, has become the top subject in the U.S. media these days. A scandal stemming from fear of Iran’s military power, a power that caused…",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
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        "title": "Details emerge about when U.S. learned of potential Iranian plot that led to Trump plane switch",
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        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Democrat criticizes Trump's Air Force One switch as 'despicable incident of disrespect'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/democrat-criticizes-trumps-air-force-one-switch-as-despicable",
        "published": "2026-08-13T14:51:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran state media mock Trump over plane switch, meme shows him in catering truck",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/iran-state-media-mock-trump-over-plane-switch-meme-shows-him-in-789951",
        "published": "2026-08-13T17:57:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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