Trump says he thinks Iran was responsible for Flydubai attack
President Donald Trump has publicly speculated that Iran was involved in a recent attempted attack on a Flydubai flight, despite a lack of evidence from investigators. U.S. intelligence officials and UAE investigators have not confirmed any link between the suspect and Iran.
Why it matters
The discrepancy between political rhetoric and official intelligence findings highlights ongoing tensions in international security and geopolitical discourse.
Hear this story WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he personally believes Iran was responsible for the recently thwarted terrorist attack on a Flydubai airlines, even as investigators haven't announced any conclusion that the suspect is tied to Iran or another foreign entity.
"I do. I personally do," Trump said when asked on Oct. 5 by a reporter whether he believes Iran was responsible for the foiled attack.
The United Arab Emirates is leading an international investigation into the Sept. 30 attack of Flydubai airlines pilot Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot in an apparent effort to crash the plane carrying 170 passengers. The plane was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Trump did not cite any information to back his claim of Iranian involvement. Hours before Trump's remarks, Vice President JD Vance said U.S. intelligence officials had not verified Iran was involved.
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