Trump Links Iran to Flydubai Hijacking Attempt, Threatens Severe Retaliation
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- Trump believes Iran is involved in the Flydubai hijacking attempt.
- He threatened severe retaliation against Iran and its proxies.
- Trump's warnings extend to Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed groups.
- His stance shifted from earlier, more cautious remarks.
- The investigation into Iranian involvement is ongoing, with conclusions expected soon.
- Passengers and crew were praised for preventing a larger disaster.
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric regarding the Flydubai flight incident, suggesting Iran was involved in the hijacking attempt and issuing a direct threat to the Tehran regime. "If it turns out they are involved, they will be hit very hard, they already know what happened," Trump stated, implying past Israeli actions against Iran. He also extended a stern warning to Hezbollah, declaring that the fate of Iran's proxies would mirror that of Iran itself.
Trump openly speculated about a connection between the Omani co-pilot who attacked the captain on the Flydubai flight and the Iranian regime. Responding to a question about potential U.S. military retaliation if an Iranian connection is proven, Trump vowed, "They'll be hit very hard. You just ask them. They know what happened. They'll be hit very hard," alluding to significant blows Iran has recently sustained.
The President also targeted Iran-backed terror groups, notably Hezbollah, stating, "The fate of the proxies is the fate of Iran, wherever Iran goes, its branches go too." This aggressive stance marks a shift from his previous day's description of the attacker as possibly a "terrorist or perhaps a madman."
The heightened tone from Trump comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is investigating the Iranian connection and expects to reach conclusions within days, noting that findings suggest the co-pilot underwent a process of extreme Islamist radicalization. Trump also praised the bravery of the passengers and crew who prevented a mass casualty event, specifically mentioning the Indian captain who managed to open the cockpit door despite being severely wounded, and Israeli passenger Yiniv Hayoun, who, along with others, subdued the attacker.
These statements align with earlier reports from Saudi and American sources to NBC, indicating that initial findings point to a planned terrorist act rather than a random incident or personal dispute. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz characterized the event as a "jihadist terror attack attempt," placing the Iranian regime at the center of international suspicion following Trump's remarks.
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