'Iran may be linked to FlyDubai copilot', says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Iran might be linked to a FlyDubai co-pilot who attempted to crash an aircraft bound for Israel, warning that Tehran would face significant retaliation if found responsible. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated that his administration was actively investigating potential connections between the pilot and the Iranian government.
He said, "We're working on it right now," but did not provide further details or evidence. When asked if the U.S. would retaliate against Iran if a link were confirmed, Trump warned that Tehran would be "hit, very hard, don't worry." Iran denied the claims, calling them baseless and summoned the British ambassador in Tehran. The incident occurred on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, where a Boeing 737 MAX 8 began a rapid descent and transmitted emergency codes before an injured co-pilot was restrained by passengers and crew. The co-pilot, an Omani national, remains under investigation.
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