Flydubai co-pilot transferred to UAE; Trump raises Iran link — SkimNews
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- Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight was transferred from Saudi Arabia to the UAE.
- Donald Trump publicly suggested a possible Iran link in the case while investigations continue.
Why it matters: Trump publicly raising a possible Iran connection to an in-flight attack on an Israel-bound flight reframes what would otherwise be a crew disciplinary matter as one with geopolitical dimensions, placing the transferred suspect at the intersection of UAE custody and U.S. foreign-policy commentary.
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