{
  "id": 11317926,
  "title": "Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-very-hard-if-linked-to-flydubai-attack",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T00:21:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1545920/trump-vows-hit-iran-very-hard-if-linked-flydubai-attack"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US President, Donald Trump, expressed on Thursday his belief that Iran was likely responsible for a recent attack on a flydubai flight to Israel. The incident involved a co-pilot assaulting the captain before passengers managed to prevent the plane from crashing. The incident has raised concerns and prompted a vehement response from the United States. Trump, when questioned by reporters at the White House, stated that Iran would be \"hit very hard\" if found to be involved in the attack.\n\nThe prime minister of Israel suggested that the individual responsible for the assault had undergone radical indoctrination, suggesting a possible connection to Iran. Trump, when asked about the potential retaliation, said that the United States would \"hit Iran very hard,\" assuring the public that they shouldn't worry.\n\nDuring a recent interview with Time magazine, Trump hinted that he might resume bombing Iran following the upcoming US midterm elections in November. However, he also reiterated his threat to \"annihilate\" Iran, a statement he made during his speech at the UN General Assembly. Despite this, Trump has previously claimed to be the \"president of peace.\"\n\nThe ongoing conflict between the US and Iran revolves around preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The United States has recently announced plans to send a third US aircraft carrier and around 10,000 additional service members to the Middle East by the end of November. The move comes as Iran continues to exert control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, despite the initial US and Israeli attacks seven months ago. Trump's administration maintains that the war aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Teheran was likely involved in an attack by a pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel and that Iran would be “hit very hard” if it was.",
  "key_points": [
    "US President Trump believes Iran likely responsible for flydubai attack.",
    "Israel's PM suggests radical indoctrination link to Iran.",
    "Trump vows to \"hit Iran very hard\" if found involved."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-very-hard-if-linked-to-flydubai-attack-11326858",
        "published": "2026-10-02T01:26:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}