{
  "id": 11274609,
  "title": "Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-very-hard-if-linked-to-flydubai-attack-11274609",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T20:36:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3369486/trump-vows-hit-iran-very-hard-if-linked-flydubai-attack"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, US President Donald Trump stated that Iran was likely responsible for an attack on a flydubai flight heading to Israel. The co-pilot allegedly assaulted the captain, who was then saved by passengers. Israel's prime minister suggested the man had been \"Islamist radical indoctrinated.\" When asked at the White House, Trump said he believed Iran was involved, though they were still investigating. He vowed that if Iran was indeed responsible, the US would \"hit them very hard.\" This comes amid a tougher stance on Iran overall, with Trump suggesting he may resume bombing after the US midterm elections in November. He also reiterated his threat to \"annihilate\" Iran, claiming it would bring peace to the world. Iran remains in control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz more than seven months after initial US and Israeli attacks. The US plans to send a third aircraft carrier and up to 10,000 additional service members to the Middle East by the end of November.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Tehran was likely to be involved in an attack by a pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel and that Iran would be “hit very hard” if it was. The co-pilot allegedly assaulted the captain before passengers managed to save the plane from crashing. Israel’s prime minister said the man had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination”. “I would say the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/trump-iran-will-either-sign-a-very-fair-deal-or-cease-to-exist",
        "published": "2026-10-01T18:58:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Trump suggests Iran was behind suspected flydubai hijacking attempt, warns Tehran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/trump-suggests-iran-was-behind-suspected-flydubai-hijacking-attempt",
        "published": "2026-10-01T19:37:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Trump suggests Fly Dubai co-pilot may be linked to Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/trump-suggests-fly-dubai-co-pilot-may-be-linked-to-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-01T20:04:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-very-hard-if-linked-to-flydubai-attack-11278617",
        "published": "2026-10-01T20:30:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-very-hard-if-linked-to-flydubai-attack",
        "published": "2026-10-01T20:30:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Insider",
        "title": "Lara Trump said the Iran war could cost Republicans the midterms. Here's how the president responded.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/lara-trump-said-the-iran-war-could-cost-republicans-the-midterms",
        "published": "2026-10-01T20:47:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-very-hard-if-linked-to-flydubai-attack-11280968",
        "published": "2026-10-01T21:01:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}