# Middle East: Trump reportedly took secret flight out of Turkey over Iran threat

https://mins.news/en/item/18775

- DW, 2026-08-11 06:05 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/middle-east-trump-took-secret-flight-out-of-turkey-over-iran-threat/live-78313883?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Donald Trump reportedly left the NATO summit in Turkey using an elaborate ruse. The reported departure came amid what was described as a credible assassination threat linked to Iran. At the same time, oil prices moved higher as expectations of a deal concerning the Strait of Hormuz weakened. DW reports on the security concerns and the fading hopes for an agreement.

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