Trump hints at Iran's involvement in pilot attack incident on Flydubai flight to Israel
The flight on the 30th had to be diverted to Saudi Arabia after a fight in the cockpit; the US president stated that he will attack Iranians 'very hard' if the possibility is proven.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump suggested Iran's involvement in a pilot's attack on a Flydubai flight to Israel.
- Trump promised Iran would be "hit very hard" if found responsible.
- The UAE and Saudi Arabia are investigating the incident.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the co-pilot underwent "radical Islamist indoctrination".
- The US is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East with Patriot missile defense systems and aircraft carrier groups.
- Trump also suggested the possibility of bombing Iran after the upcoming midterm elections.