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Melbourne man ‘strongly rejects’ links to flydubai attack suspect

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Samir Mohtadi "strongly rejects" any attempt to associate him or Islamic centre in Melbourne with the alleged attacker.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:05:19 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  4. Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

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  7. Saudi airport stays shut as Houthi attacks kill 20 people in a week

Sources

The original report was published by Al Jazeera. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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