A secret security operation involving U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked questions over the safety and transparency of journalists travelling with the president.

According to a Washington Post report, journalists accompanying Trump from Turkey to Britain were allegedly kept unaware when the president was quietly moved from Air Force One to another aircraft.

Trump was reportedly transported using a catering truck, with the operation linked to a perceived security threat from Iran. The secret plane switch was first reported by The Washington Post and later confirmed by Trump.

Journalists travelling with the president said they noticed unusual activity around Air Force One, including a catering truck positioned unusually close to the aircraft. They also said they were instructed to keep their window blinds closed after takeoff without receiving a clear explanation.

Around a dozen journalists were reportedly travelling with Trump, with several expressing disappointment over not being informed about the security operation. Some questioned whether the White House adequately considered the safety of members of the presidential press pool.

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President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is considering ordering a “bigger than ever before” attack on Iran and added it seemed to him that the Iranian regime “haven’t received enough pain yet.”&nbsp;“I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it,” Trump said in an interview with Axios, adding that he believed Iran’s leaders “want to negotiate”, but aren’t yet ready to make a deal.&nbsp;“They haven’t received enough pain yet,” Trump said further.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump also acknowledged that such a decision would have consequences and stressed he hasn’t made a determination yet, and he did not give any deadline for his decision.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-flew-irgc-men-advisers-and-military-gear-to-yemen-to-bolster-houthis-for-red-sea-blockade-sources-1784820749435">Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources</a>&nbsp;The US president also warned in a social media post that Iran and its Houthi allies would both face “major military punishment” if the Yemeni rebels repeat their attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.&nbsp;Replying to a query, Trump said that Israel would join US military action “in two minutes if I ask them to,” but added that “we don’t need anybody” to launch expanded operations against Iran.&nbsp;&nbsp;The escalation over the last few days has caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel.&nbsp;&nbsp;The US has been escalating its attacks over the past 12 days in an effort to stop Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also intensified attacks in the region.&nbsp;The attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saudi ships in the Red Sea threaten to cripple another critical oil shipping route and disrupt the global energy market again.Meanwhile, Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to attend the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s wake in Washington next week.“Relations with Bibi are very good. I would meet with him if he is here,” Trump said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-will-hold-iran-responsible-for-houthi-attacks-on-ships-in-red-sea-1784813106940">Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea</a><h2>UK withdraws remaining diplomats from Iran</h2>&nbsp;Britain’s government said on Thursday that it has withdrawn all remaining diplomatic staff from Tehran as the conflict between Iran and the US escalates.&nbsp;“Due to the security situation, UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely,” the foreign office said on its website.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/standing-invitation-sent-four-proposals-centre-invites-cjp-again-for-talks-1784801202195">‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks</a>&nbsp;Britain withdrew its embassy staff from Iran in June after a similar move by other European nations, Australia and New Zealand as Israel launched renewed airstrikes on Iran, claiming the Islamic Republic was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon.The foreign office said it “advises against all travel to Iran”.&nbsp;&nbsp;“If you are a British national already in Iran, either resident or visitor, carefully consider your presence there and the risks you take by staying," the statement said.

President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran and its Houthi allies would both face “major military punishment” if the Yemeni rebels repeat their attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation over the last few days has caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is considering ordering a “bigger than ever before” attack on Iran and added it seemed to him that the Iranian regime “haven’t received enough pain yet.” “I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it,” Trump said in an interview with Axios, adding that he believed Iran’s leaders “want to negotiate”, but aren’t yet ready to make a deal. “They haven’t received enough pain yet,” Trump said further. Trump also acknowledged that such a decision would have consequences and stressed he hasn’t made a determination yet, and he did not give any deadline for his decision. Also Read: Iran flew IRGC men, advisers and military gear to Yemen, bolstered Houthis for Red Sea blockade: Sources The US president also warned in a social media post that Iran and its Houthi allies would both face “major military punishment” if the Yemeni rebels repeat their attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Replying to a query, Trump said that Israel would join US military action “in two minutes if I ask them to,” but added that “we don’t need anybody” to launch expanded operations against Iran. The escalation over the last few days has caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel. The US has been escalating its attacks over the past 12 days in an effort to stop Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also intensified attacks in the region. The attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saudi ships in the Red Sea threaten to cripple another critical oil shipping route and disrupt the global energy market again. Meanwhile, Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to attend the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s wake in Washington next week. “Relations with Bibi are very good. I would meet with him if he is here,” Trump said. Also Read: Trump says US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks on ships in Red Sea UK withdraws remaining diplomats from Iran Britain’s government said on Thursday that it has withdrawn all remaining diplomatic staff from Tehran as the conflict between Iran and the US escalates. “Due to the security situation, UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely,” the foreign office said on its website. Also Read: ‘Standing invitation, sent four proposals’: Centre invites CJP again for talks Britain withdrew its embassy staff from Iran in June after a similar move by other European nations, Australia and New Zealand as Israel launched renewed airstrikes on Iran, claiming the Islamic Republic was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. The foreign office said it “advises against all travel to Iran”. “If you are a British national already in Iran, either resident or visitor, carefully consider your presence there and the risks you take by staying," the statement said.

President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran and its Houthi allies would both face “major military punishment” if the Yemeni rebels repeat their attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation over the last few days has caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel.

Trump says he’s mulling ‘a massive, bigger than ever before’ attack on Iran

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 22) renewed his threats of striking Iran's civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants located inside or near the capital Tehran, if it attacks any ship transiting the vital Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Trump, in his Truth Social post, wrote, "From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran."&nbsp;The US president's threat comes as the US military carried out its 11th consecutive night of strikes against the Islamic Republic over Tehran's attacks on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.<h3>US-Iran tensions push oil prices higher</h3>Fighting over the strategic strait led to the collapse of a preliminary deal between the United States and Iran reached on June 17. However, top US diplomat Marco Rubio again reiterated Washington's stance that it was willing to find a negotiated agreement with Tehran.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/152-paper-leaks-zero-convictions-rahul-gandhi-seeks-pm-apology-over-police-action-against-students-1784721200613">'152 paper leaks, zero convictions': Rahul Gandhi seeks PM apology over police action against students</a>&nbsp;"We remain open to working it out in a negotiated way. But right now, they don't seem to be serious about that," Rubio said at a Southeast Asian ministers' meeting in Manila.&nbsp;He insisted that the US was right to strike Iran because it was attacking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and planned to rebuild its missile and drone capabilities.&nbsp;The United States has repeatedly maintained that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessel transit. However, traffic has dipped significantly, leading to a surge in world oil prices.&nbsp;On Wednesday, with the main contract, Brent North Sea crude, surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes, oil prices rose sharply.&nbsp;Brent oil jumped 4.4 per cent to $95.02 per barrel, while the key US contract, West Texas Intermediate, rallied 4.5 per cent to $88.16.

US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant in Iran after every attack on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Washington and Tehran continue their military confrontation.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 22) renewed his threats of striking Iran's civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants located inside or near the capital Tehran, if it attacks any ship transiting the vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump, in his Truth Social post, wrote, "From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran." The US president's threat comes as the US military carried out its 11th consecutive night of strikes against the Islamic Republic over Tehran's attacks on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US-Iran tensions push oil prices higher Fighting over the strategic strait led to the collapse of a preliminary deal between the United States and Iran reached on June 17. However, top US diplomat Marco Rubio again reiterated Washington's stance that it was willing to find a negotiated agreement with Tehran. Also Read: '152 paper leaks, zero convictions': Rahul Gandhi seeks PM apology over police action against students "We remain open to working it out in a negotiated way. But right now, they don't seem to be serious about that," Rubio said at a Southeast Asian ministers' meeting in Manila. He insisted that the US was right to strike Iran because it was attacking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and planned to rebuild its missile and drone capabilities. The United States has repeatedly maintained that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessel transit. However, traffic has dipped significantly, leading to a surge in world oil prices. On Wednesday, with the main contract, Brent North Sea crude, surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes, oil prices rose sharply. Brent oil jumped 4.4 per cent to $95.02 per barrel, while the key US contract, West Texas Intermediate, rallied 4.5 per cent to $88.16.

US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant in Iran after every attack on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Washington and Tehran continue their military confrontation.

US will bomb Iran's bridge, power plant after every attack on ships in Strait of Hormuz: Trump

As the situation in west asia continues turns increasingly volatile, trump has issued yet again warning, saying the united ​states will hit Iran 'very hard' tonight. As west asia remains on edge, 3 Indian sailors, who were initially reported missing have died after a vessel was attacked by u.S. Forces near the coast of Oman.

Trump's Most Aggressive Threat: 'Will Hit Iran 'Very Hard' Tonight 

US President Donald Trump has mocked Iran’s threat to target major American companies in the Gulf during a media interaction at the White House on Tuesday (Mar 31). He ridiculed the regime saying that they can attack using “BB guns”. He went on to hit back at the reporter saying that he isn't aware of the threat. Trump then seemingly boasted and said that Iran won't be able to attack using nuclear weapons. The response came after Iran’s elite military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued a statement threatening action against US companies operating in the Gulf region if any other Iranian leaders are killed in what it described as “targeted assassinations."&nbsp;&nbsp;When asked about the threat, Trump questioned its seriousness. “With what [will they attack]? Are they threatening them with? BB guns? They don't have much left to threaten….What was the threat? I haven't heard it. What was the threat? Did they say they're going to blow him up? You know what they're not going to hit with a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 OMG. President Trump is TOYING with them now 😭 REPORTER: Iran threatened US tech companies TRUMP: With WHAT? What did they threaten them with? BB guns? They don&#39;t have much left to threaten. 😂 REPORTER: My question for you is— TRUMP: YOU made a statement. What did they… <a href="https://t.co/G4AU3rtJJc">pic.twitter.com/G4AU3rtJJc</a>&mdash; Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2039102845367005553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-iran-doesn-t-have-to-make-a-deal-trump-makes-u-turn-on-peace-talks-says-war-could-end-in-two-to-three-weeks-1775007982329">'Iran doesn’t have to make a deal': Trump makes U-turn on peace talks, says war could end in 'two to three weeks'</a><h2>What was Iran's threat?</h2>Iran’s elite military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), warned on Tuesday (March 31) that it will target American companies across West Asia and the Gulf if further Iranian leaders are killed in what it calls ‘targeted assassinations’. The IRGC named 18 major firms, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla, Boeing, Dell Technologies, HP, Cisco, Oracle, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, and General Electric. It stated that any attack on Iranian figures would be met with retaliation against these companies’ regional operations. The warning follows confirmation of another high-profile killing. Brigadier General Jamshid Eshaghi, head of budget and financial affairs at Iran’s armed forces general staff, was reportedly killed in a US-Israeli strike along with members of his family. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-when-we-need-their-military-bases-their-answer-is-no-rubio-questions-us-nato-alliance-amid-iran-war-1775017397977">‘When we need their military bases, their answer is no’: Rubio questions US-NATO alliance amid Iran war</a> “These companies should expect destruction of their facilities in response to each act of terror in Iran,” the statement said, adding that attacks could begin from 8 pm Tehran time on April 1. Employees were urged to leave workplaces immediately for safety. The IRGC emphasized that tech and AI companies are directly involved in planning operations against Iran, making them legitimate targets.

Trump dismissed Iran’s threat to hit major US tech firms as “BB guns,” downplaying the risk of escalation. The IRGC warned that companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, Tesla, and Boeing could face attacks if more Iranian leaders are killed. Employees were urged to leave workplaces for safety.

US President Donald Trump has mocked Iran’s threat to target major American companies in the Gulf during a media interaction at the White House on Tuesday (Mar 31). He ridiculed the regime saying that they can attack using “BB guns”. He went on to hit back at the reporter saying that he isn't aware of the threat. Trump then seemingly boasted and said that Iran won't be able to attack using nuclear weapons. The response came after Iran’s elite military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued a statement threatening action against US companies operating in the Gulf region if any other Iranian leaders are killed in what it described as “targeted assassinations." When asked about the threat, Trump questioned its seriousness. “With what [will they attack]? Are they threatening them with? BB guns? They don't have much left to threaten….What was the threat? I haven't heard it. What was the threat? Did they say they're going to blow him up? You know what they're not going to hit with a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.

Trump dismissed Iran’s threat to hit major US tech firms as “BB guns,” downplaying the risk of escalation. The IRGC warned that companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, Tesla, and Boeing could face attacks if more Iranian leaders are killed.&nbsp;

'BB guns': Trump mocks Iran’s threat to strike American companies including Apple, Microsoft and Google

Trump’s comments came as the conflict intensified, with Tehran striking a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant damage.

Trump’s comments came as the conflict intensified, with Tehran striking a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant damage.

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