President Donald Trump confirmed that he secretly swapped planes as he departed an international summit because of a threat from Iran. A U.S. official told NBC News that the threat involved the possibility of the Iranian regime targeting the president with a shoulder-fired missile.

The plane swap was a security measure to keep Trump safe amid escalating concerns. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reported the details for TODAY.

Other notable stories covered by NBC Politics on August 12, 2026, include the death of Jackie, a bald eagle who rose to fame online, inspiring business journeys of drink and jewelry founders, changes to the University of Michigan's grading system, and a woman rescued after 16 hours trapped under earthquake debris in Colombia.

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