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  1. Allies are increasing defense spending since 2017, while Trump questions the alliance's value amid threats to major oil shipping routes.
  2. Donald Trump is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara, where he referenced US military operations in Iran and threatened to refuse help to NATO countries.
  3. The NATO summit in Ankara coincided with Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. strikes against Iran.
  4. Iran escalates conflict by targeting Trump and Turkish President during NATO summit in Turkey.

Donald Trump attended the NATO summit in Ankara amid an Iranian assassination threat, which prompted a secret flight.

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Donald Trump attended the NATO summit in Ankara amid an Iranian assassination threat, which prompted a secret flight.

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  1. Donald Trump was in Ankara for a summit, involving a covert escape team and presidential security detail.Sub-event
  2. Harp, linked to Trump, fled the NATO summit amid an Iranian threat, coinciding with Michael Wolff revealing Harp's obsession.Sub-event
  3. The secret operation in Turkey is now facing questions regarding a protocol breach during Trump's travel.1 source
  4. Alleged Iranian threats against Trump surfaced after the NATO summit.1 source
  5. Secret Service directed Trump to use a different plane following the assassination threat.1 source
  6. Iranian regime plots against US leader during NATO summit.1 source
  7. The Secret Service directed a secret plane switch and Trump spoke at Joint Base Andrews following the Iranian threat.1 source
  8. White House responded to Iranian threat during Trump's NATO summit travel, prompting a secret operation.1 source
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  1. Pete Hegseth involved in extraordinary operation prompted by Iranian threat at NATO summit.1 source
  2. The Iranian assassination threat prompted a secret flight, and Bill Clinton was also present at the NATO summit.1 source
  3. Iranian threat against presidential aircraft during NATO summit.1 source

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