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The US president offered no details as investigators examined why the FlyDubai copilot stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane.

Published · Oct 1, 2026, 07:23 PMUpdated · Oct 1, 2026, 09:24 PM

Trump says Iran may be linked to copilot in Israel-bound jet incident

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According to the Associated Press, President Donald Trump said Iran may be linked to the FlyDubai copilot accused of attacking the captain and trying to crash an Israel-bound flight. Investigators have not confirmed the alleged connection and are examining multiple possible motives.

Section: Defense & Security
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Published: Oct 1, 2026, 07:23 PM

President Donald Trump said Iran may be linked to the FlyDubai copilot who allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, according to the Associated Press. Trump said the US was investigating the possible connection and warned Tehran would be hit “very hard” if it was confirmed.

The plane, carrying 174 people from the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv, landed in Saudi Arabia after passengers and crew helped restrain the copilot and stabilise the aircraft. Investigators from Saudi Arabia, Israel, the UAE, the United States and Oman were examining possible motives, including terrorism and mental illness. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was too early to determine whether Iran was involved.

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