# Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai pilot stabbing

https://mins.news/en/item/82984

- euronews, 2026-10-02 05:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-very-hard-if-linked-to-flydubai-pilot-stabbing-attack

> Donald Trump said Iran would be hit “very hard” if it is linked to the stabbing of a pilot on a flydubai flight bound for Iran. Passengers said people rushed the cockpit and fought for control after the aircraft plunged about 17,000 feet in one minute, according to Flightradar24.

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