Donald Trump threatens Iran with retaliation over alleged flydubai flight attack

In a troubling incident on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain, prompting passengers to intervene. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran would face severe retaliation if found responsible for the attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that the co-pilot had undergone radical Islamist indoctrination, raising concerns about the incident's implications for U.S.-Iran relations.

Donald Trump threatens Iran with retaliation over alleged flydubai flight attack
Updated Oct 2, 2026 First reported Oct 1, 2026