A FlyDubai flight to Israel is disrupted after a copilot allegedly attacks the captain, prompting investigators to determine why the incident occurs. Passengers reportedly take action to regain control after the plane drops, and the aircraft ultimately lands in Saudi Arabia. The flight carries 174 people, mostly Israelis, traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv.
President Donald Trump says he has heard that Iran may be involved and that the U.S. is working on possible links to Tehran. Asked at the White House whether he has been briefed on any connection, Trump replies that “the answer… is yes,” while emphasizing that details are still being worked out. He also says Iran would be “hit very hard” if it is behind the attack.
Different outlets repeat Trump’s remarks with limited additional information. Several reports include comments attributed to Israel’s prime minister, who describes the attacker as having undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination.” None of the sources provided here offers definitive evidence of Iranian involvement, only Trump’s assessment and the ongoing investigation.