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Doomsday Plane Lands at Joint Base Andrews as Trump Weighs Strike on Iran

Diplomats head to Geneva after Iran’s supreme leader refused to surrender, issuing warnings of irreparable damage

The E-4B is a militarized version of the Boeing 747-200, consisting of four engines, a swept-wing design, and capable of long-range, high-altitude operations and in-flight air refueling.
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Overview

  • The US Air Force’s E-4B Nightwatch touched down at Joint Base Andrews on June 17 following an unconventional flight path from Louisiana under callsign ORDER01, sparking speculation about its purpose.
  • Designed as a mobile command centre, the E-4B is shielded against nuclear blasts, electromagnetic pulses and cyberattacks and features advanced communications for presidential and senior leadership use during national emergencies.
  • President Trump has publicly demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender but has not yet decided whether to order strikes on its nuclear facilities.
  • Ayatollah Ali Khamenei categorically rejected the surrender demand and cautioned that any US military intervention would cause irreparable damage.
  • High-level talks are set to begin in Geneva, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts after Iran’s defiant response and threat of severe retaliation.