Trump Threatens Iran Over Alleged flydubai Attack; Netanyahu Cites 'Islamist Radical Indoctrination'
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump suggested that Iran was probably linked to an incident involving a pilot on a flydubai flight heading to Israel, warning that Iran would face severe consequences if confirmed. The co-pilot reportedly attacked the captain, but passengers intervened to prevent a crash. Israel's prime minister noted that the individual had received "Islamist radical indoctrination." When questioned by reporters at the White House about Iran's potential involvement in the incident occurring on the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Trump stated, "I would say the answer, based on what I'm hearing, is yes but we're working on it right now." He added regarding retaliation, "Oh, they'll be hit very hard, don't worry."
Key facts
- US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Tehran was likely to be involved in an attack by a pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel.
- Trump said Iran would be "hit very hard" if it was involved.
- The co-pilot allegedly assaulted the captain before passengers managed to save the plane from crashing.
- Israel's prime minister said the man had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination".
- Trump made the comments when asked by reporters at the White House whether Iran was involved in the incident on the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- Trump said: "I would say the answer, based on what I'm hearing, is yes but we're working on it right now."
- On whether the US would retaliate against Iran if it was responsible for the attack, Trump replied: "Oh, they'll be hit very hard, don't worry."
- The flight was from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
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