A Munich, Germany-bound plane carrying the United States, US, Secretary of State, Marcio Rubio was forced to return to Maryland on Thursday night.

The plane was forced to turn back to US due to a “mechanical issue.”

This development was disclosed by the spokesman of the State Department, Tammy Bruce.

Bruce, who was onboard the flight, said the aircraft landed safely before 10 pm.

He told newsmen: “The Secretary intends to continue his travel to Germany and the Middle East on a separate aircraft.”

Meanwhile, another official told The Associated Press that the aircraft, a C-32 which is a converted Boeing 757, develop an issue with its cockpit windshield.

The official said the incident occurred about 90 minutes after takeoff.

Also traveling with Rubio is Republican Sen. James Risch of Idaho.

Rubio is scheduled to attend the Munich Security Conference, which begins Friday, along with Vice President JD Vance.


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