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Iran May Be Linked To Flydubai Incident 'Based On What I'm Hearing', Says Trump

2 sources · first seen 23:14 1 Oct · updated 23:32 1 Oct

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  • Trump said Iran may be linked to the Flydubai cockpit attack, based on what he was hearing
  • UAE and Saudi Arabia are investigating possible terrorist motives

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  3. 1 Oct'Too Early To Say': Netanyahu Holds Off On Linking Iran To Flydubai Cockpit Sabotage1 source · Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed during the mid-air attack; passengers and crew overpowered the alleged attacker and regained control
  4. 1 OctIsrael vows to get to 'root' of flydubai attack, UAE launches investigation1 source
  5. 1 OctNetanyahu Says Too Early to Say FlyDubai Attack Had Iran Links1 source
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Flydubai cockpit attack and investigation

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation; Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured, and the plane made a safe emergency landing. Claims of an attempted crash and a motive remain unconfirmed.

Thursday, 1 October

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2 reports · earliest 23:14
Economic Times'Iran may be linked to FlyDubai copilot', says Trump23:14NDTV ProfitIran May Be Linked To Flydubai Incident 'Based On What I'm Hearing', Says Trump23:32