Israel Bans United Airlines Pilot Over Suspected Iran Support
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's Ministry of Transport has banned United Airlines pilot Sine Amdjadian from flying into the country due to suspected support for Iran and Hezbollah. The decision followed an investigation into his social media activity, which allegedly promoted pro-Iranian content and attacks on Israel. Although United Airlines stated Amdjadian only flies domestic routes and to Canada, Israel implemented a preemptive ban. The review was prompted by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and involved the Mossad.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel banned United Airlines pilot Sine Amdjadian from flying into its airspace over alleged support for Iran.
- The decision was based on social media posts allegedly glorifying Iranian attacks on Israel.
- The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and the Mossad were involved in the security assessment.
- United Airlines stated Amdjadian currently only flies domestic U.S. and Canada routes.
- The ban is a preemptive measure to prevent future access to Israeli airspace.
Israel's Ministry of Transport has prohibited United Airlines pilot Sine Amdjadian from flying into Israeli airspace as part of a flight crew. The decision stems from an assessment of potential security threats, following information suggesting Amdjadian's support for the Iranian regime, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Hezbollah. The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs initiated the review after Amdjadian's social media activity, which allegedly included content supporting Iran and its affiliated groups, particularly posts related to Iranian missile attacks on Israel. One video reportedly glorified a strike on Tel Aviv. The diaspora ministry also suggested Amdjadian might have supported Hamas's October 7th attack, though direct evidence of his posts was not presented. Following this, the Ministry of Transport consulted with the Mossad and Unit 760 to evaluate the risks. They recommended barring Amdjadian from crew duties on flights to Israel. United Airlines confirmed receipt of the order and provided details about Amdjadian's employment since November 2022, stating he exclusively flies domestic routes within the U.S. and to Canada. The airline also noted he lacks a license for wide-body aircraft, precluding him from long-haul international flights, including to Israel. Despite this, Israel opted for a preemptive ban to prevent future access should his duties change. Amdjadian's prior employment with Flydubai and his Iranian heritage, with suspected residence in Dubai, also drew attention amid ongoing security checks.
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