Stories
Trump Warns Iran of ‘Severe Retaliation’ Over Flydubai Incident
M
Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 23:05
Trump Warns Iran of ‘Severe Retaliation’ Over Flydubai Incident
- •US President Donald Trump warned Iran would be ‘hit very hard’ if linked to the Flydubai incident where a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane.
- •Trump reiterated his warning to Tehran, stating Iran would either sign a ‘very fair deal’ or ‘won't exist any longer’ amid ongoing tensions.
- •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated it's too early to confirm Iranian involvement, with investigations into the attacker's motives and accomplices ongoing.
- •The incident involved a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly attacked Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian national.
- •Netanyahu indicated the attacker might have undergone Islamist radicalization, while Israeli and UAE officials are investigating potential terrorist links or prior planning.
Key Questions Answered
A Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar and attempted to crash the plane before being subdued.
US President Donald Trump warned that Iran will be hit very hard if it is found to have any involvement in the Flydubai aircraft incident.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that it was still too early to determine whether Iran had any connection to the attack, noting that investigations into the co-pilot's motives and possible accomplices are ongoing.
