Trump Claims Iran Linked to Flydubai Cockpit Attack, Vows to 'Hit Very Hard'

On October 2, 2026, Donald Trump made a public statement asserting that Iran may be linked to a copilot who attempted to crash an Israel-bound Flydubai flight. The claim was reported by The Irish Times. Trump also vowed to 'hit very hard' if a connection between Iran and the attack was confirmed. The claim was also reported by WION, which noted Trump's threat of retaliation. The Irish Times and WION both reported the same core claim, though the phrasing and emphasis varied slightly between the two sources.