After the recent NATO summit, Donald Trump changed aircraft due to concerns over a suspected Iranian plot to assassinate him. Iranian officials saw Trump’s attendance at the Ankara Summit in Turkey as an opportunity to target him amidst escalating tensions between Iran and the US.
Trump’s team received warnings about the alleged threat, prompting the President to opt for his older Air Force One instead of the newer aircraft gifted by Qatar. Reports indicated that the new Air Force One lacked critical safety features present in the older model.
Reports of the threat against Trump’s life surfaced through Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, with journalists instructed to keep window shades closed in the press cabin without explanation. Trump had previously mentioned potential assassination attempts by Iran during a press briefing.
As Iran escalated attacks, including a recent incident involving a container ship off Oman’s coast, concerns grew over potential disruptions to oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil trade route. Speculations arose that oil prices could surge once more as the conflict intensifies.
Despite warnings of dire consequences from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres if hostilities escalate further, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard signaled no immediate end to their control over the strait. The Revolutionary Guard asserted their dominance, stating that they would not tolerate interference in what they consider their territory.