Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack

US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran will be "hit very hard" if it is linked to an alleged attack by a co-pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel. According to Trump, Tehran is likely to be involved in the incident, in which the co-pilot allegedly assaulted the captain before passengers intervened to prevent a crash.

The incident occurred on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israel's prime minister claimed the co-pilot had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination".

Trump made the comments at the White House, stating that if Iran was responsible for the attack, it would face severe consequences. He also reiterated his threat to take strong action against Iran in a recent interview, saying it was "possible" he may resume bombing Iran after US midterm elections.

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