Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Trump Suggests Iran Behind Flydubai Hijacking Attempt as Investigations Continue
A Flydubai plane was involved in an attempted hijacking.
The plane later made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
The copilot, who is described as the attacker, remains in Saudi custody.
Donald Trump suggested that Iran might be connected to the incident.
The UAE is investigating whether the incident involved terrorism.
The UAE says it should handle the case because the plane is registered there.
Benjamin Netanyahu said the suspect may eventually be sent to the UAE.
Investigations are continuing in more than one country.
Donald Trump suggested Iran may be behind an attempted Flydubai hijacking.
The aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, where the copilot remains in custody.
The UAE opened an investigation into whether the incident was connected to terrorism.
The UAE says it has jurisdiction because the aircraft is registered there and operates under its flag.
Benjamin Netanyahu said the suspect is expected to be handed over to the UAE.
- Who
- The copilot, Donald Trump, UAE authorities, Saudi authorities, and Benjamin Netanyahu are involved or cited.
- What
- An attempted Flydubai hijacking is being investigated, including possible links to Iran or terrorism.
- Where
- The aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia; the aircraft is registered in the UAE.
- Why
- Authorities are investigating the incident and determining whether it was connected to terrorism, while the UAE and Saudi Arabia differ over jurisdiction.
Possible Iranian involvement
Investigation remains unresolved
Attribution
Possible Iranian involvement
Donald Trump suggested that Iran may be behind the attempted hijacking and warned that those responsible would be hit very hard.
Investigation remains unresolved
The available account says investigations are still underway and does not establish an Iranian connection.
Jurisdiction
Possible Iranian involvement
The UAE maintains that it should handle the case because the aircraft is registered there and operates under the UAE flag.
Investigation remains unresolved
The copilot remains in Saudi custody because the aircraft made its emergency landing there, creating a competing jurisdictional position.
- Incident
- Attempted hijacking of a Flydubai aircraft
- Suspect
- The copilot, who remains in Saudi custody
- Emergency landing
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE investigation
- Authorities are examining whether the incident was connected to terrorism
- Jurisdiction claim
- The UAE says it has jurisdiction because the aircraft is registered there and operates under the UAE flag
- Possible transfer
- Benjamin Netanyahu said the suspect is expected to be handed over to the UAE
- Iran connection
- Donald Trump suggested Iran may be behind the incident