US President Donald Trump left Turkey on Wednesday evening aboard the older US presidential aircraft, Air Force One, instead of the new Boeing 747-8 that the United States received as a gift from Qatar, as a precautionary measure amid renewed military confrontation with Iran, according to informed officials.

Sources said the decision to use the older aircraft was based on a recommendation from the US Secret Service as a precautionary measure to bolster security, not due to any direct or specific threat to the flight.

The decision raised questions about the readiness of the new presidential aircraft and whether it has been fully equipped with all advanced protection and defense systems, including missile countermeasures and security installations for transporting the US president.

For his part, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung confirmed that the new aircraft is among the most advanced in the world, noting that it is equipped with high-level security protocols to ensure the safety of the president and his staff. He added that the US administration employs multiple security measures, including camouflage and deception techniques, to deal with potential threats targeting the United States and its president.