Trump has not commented on why the “Doomsday Plane” is near Washington, and Khamenei addressed the public on Wednesday, warning the U.S. about potential military interference.

On June 17, 2025, rumors circulated that the U.S. military's so-called "Doomsday Plane" (the E-4B "Nightwatch") had taken flight on a mission related to the Israel-Iran conflict.