Omani Pilot Found With Pro-Palestinian Materials, Investigated for Iran Ties
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
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- UAE found pro-Palestinian leaflets with Flydubai co-pilot.
- Pilot is under investigation for potential links to Iran.
- Israeli specialists will join the investigation next week.
- U.S. President Trump suggested a connection to Iran.
- Saudi Arabia transferred the pilot to the UAE for investigation.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates announced that "Free Palestine" leaflets were discovered among the belongings of the co-pilot of a Flydubai flight. The co-pilot, identified as being from Oman, is also under investigation for potential links to Iran. According to a UAE source speaking to i24NEWS on Friday, the pilot had repeatedly expressed support for Palestinians and displayed hostility towards Israel.
Saudi Arabian authorities handed the pilot over to the UAE on Thursday to continue the investigation. Israeli specialists are expected to join the investigation next week, aiming to determine who was behind the alleged attack and whether other attacks were planned.
Separately, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a connection between the Omani pilot and Iran is being investigated. Responding to a question about the pilot's ties to Iran, Trump indicated that the answer appeared to be yes, but stressed that the matter was still under review. Trump also warned that Iran would "suffer greatly" if it were found to be behind the incident, adding that he would have to decide whether Iran would sign an agreement or cease to exist.
Earlier reports detailed how a six-year-old girl helped to stop the hijacking of the Flydubai flight.
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