🇺🇸 Donald Trump · 2 sources
Trump says Iran will be hit very hard if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel
What happened
A copilot on a FlyDubai plane attempted to crash the aircraft, stabbing the captain, before being subdued by passengers and landing safely in Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred on a flight from the UAE to Israel, which was carrying 182 people, mostly Israelis. The copilot, an Omani citizen, was arrested and is being investigated, with multiple countries cooperating in the inquiry. The motive for the attempted crash is still unknown.
Why it matters
The incident has raised concerns about aviation security and the potential for terrorism, with the US and other countries investigating the incident and the possibility of Iranian involvement. The incident also comes as diplomatic efforts to end the war in the Middle East appear to have stalled, and tensions between the US and Iran remain high. The incident has sparked a warning from US President Trump of potential retaliation if Iran is found to be involved.
Key facts
- Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the attempted crash.
- The copilot, an Omani citizen, was arrested and is being investigated.
- The incident is being investigated by multiple countries, including the UAE, US, and Israel.
- The plane was carrying 182 people, mostly Israelis, from the UAE to Israel.
- US President Donald Trump warned Iran would be "hit very hard" if it is linked to the incident.
Official statement
“We’re working on it right now.”
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