{
  "id": 11276943,
  "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-11276943",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T20:54:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-very-hard-if-linked-to-flydubai-attack/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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.\n\nThe incident occurred on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israel's prime minister claimed the co-pilot had undergone \"Islamist radical indoctrination\".\n\nTrump 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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        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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": "South China Morning Post",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-01T20:36:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}