US President Donald Trump has made a resonant statement regarding the emergency incident aboard a Flydubai passenger airliner flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Answering journalists' questions about possible masterminds or curators of the thwarted terrorist attempt, the American leader made it clear that Washington sees Tehran's trace in the incident.
Chronology of Flight FZ1073 Events
Recall that dramatic events unfolded on the morning of September 30, 2026. A Flydubai passenger plane operating flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv issued a distress signal as it approached Israeli airspace. Initially, the crew activated the standard emergency code 7700, but a few minutes later, code 7500 was transmitted, explicitly indicating unlawful interference with the aircraft's operation and an attempted hijacking.
Pilot's Actions and Terrorism Version
As preliminary investigations revealed, the threat came from inside the flight deck. One of the airliner's pilots, who turned out to be an Omani citizen, intentionally attempted to provoke an air crash, but faced active resistance from the aircraft's captain. Israeli authorities officially classified the incident as a terrorist act organized by Islamist radicals.
US Reaction and Donald Trump's Position
Commenting on the incident, US President Donald Trump directly answered the question about the Islamic Republic of Iran's possible involvement. 'I would say the answer, based on what I am hearing, is yes, but we are working on it now,' the American leader stated while talking to the press, emphasizing that intelligence services continue gathering evidence.
Consequences for Aviation and Investigation
Against the backdrop of the serious incident, Flydubai management made an emergency decision to completely suspend all regular flights to and from Israel. This security measure will remain in force until a comprehensive international investigation into the attempt to destroy the plane carrying Israeli citizens is completed.
