President Trump switched to an older Air Force One jet to avoid a credible missile threat from Iranian proxy forces.

President Trump swapped aircraft during his recent departure from the NATO summit in Turkey after U.S. officials detected a credible plot by Iranian proxy groups to fire a missile at the president. While the president arrived in Ankara on a new Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar, the Secret Service recommended switching to the older Air Force One for the flight to the United Kingdom due to the newer jet's lack of advanced defensive systems. The administration announced that the new plane will undergo approximately one month of upgrades to be "maxed out" with additional capabilities. During this period, the president will continue to use the older aircraft, which features laser technology to blind incoming munitions. President Trump noted that the new jet already possesses significant capability but requires these enhancements to ensure maximum security. As tensions with Iran rise, the president has signaled a readiness for military action, stating that the U.S. military is prepared to decimate Iran if Tehran attempts to assassinate him.

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