Stories
Flydubai Attack: Saudi Hands Over Co-Pilot to UAE; Trump Hints at Iran Link, Identity Concealed
N
News18•02-10-2026, 11:03
Flydubai Attack: Saudi Hands Over Co-Pilot to UAE; Trump Hints at Iran Link, Identity Concealed
- •An Omani co-pilot is accused of attacking an Indian captain on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, leading to an international investigation.
- •Saudi Arabia handed over the suspected co-pilot to the UAE, but his identity remains undisclosed, raising questions.
- •US President Donald Trump suggested a possible Iranian involvement, vowing strong action if proven, while Israeli PM Netanyahu called it premature to comment.
- •Indian Captain Smit Machhar is in stable condition; the aircraft's safe landing was called a "miracle" despite a rapid descent.
- •Israeli security agencies are under scrutiny for allowing pilots from countries without diplomatic ties to fly to Tel Aviv, as Oman lacks relations with Israel.
Key Questions Answered
An Omani co-pilot attacked Indian Captain Smit Machhar aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Passengers and crew members successfully thwarted the attack, and the aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
US President Donald Trump stated that initial information suggests a possible connection between the plane's co-pilot and Iran cannot be ruled out, noting that the US is actively investigating the matter and would retaliate severely if proven.
The suspect is an Omani national who served as the co-pilot on the flight. Following the incident and emergency landing, Saudi Arabia handed him over to the United Arab Emirates, where he is currently in custody while multiple nations investigate his motives.
