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Trump says Iran link possible as flydubai co-pilot is transferred to UAE

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What happened

A Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight has been transferred from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.

President Donald Trump has also suggested a possible Iran link, while investigations continue.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:43:10 UTC.

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  1. Trump says Iran link possible as flydubai co-pilot is transferred to UAE

  2. Flydubai co-pilot identified; was barred from flying in Oman over 'extremist views'

  3. FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns

  4. More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane

  5. Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast

  6. G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat

  7. How an Omani flagged for extremism ended up piloting a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai jet

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