Washington, United States, Oct 2, 2026 (AFP) - Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai attack

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US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran will be "hit very hard" if it is found to be linked to a pilot's attack on a flydubai flight to Israel. The dramatic events a day earlier saw passengers help stop the plane from crashing, making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia before the flight's mostly Israeli passengers were flown home to a hero's welcome. Trump's warning came as the United Arab Emirates opened an investigation into wh......

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