Trump Threatens Iran Over Attempted Flight Crash

In October 2026, US President Donald Trump said Iran would be hit "very hard" if it is found to be behind a copilot who tried to crash a flydubai flight to Israel. He also said Iran's offer regarding the Strait of Hormuz was "not enough" and suggested the conflict with Iran could end before the US congressional elections.

Trump's remarks came as a NATO ally sought access to an American fighter jet, a request that collides with his Iran crackdown. Iranian officials have not responded to the accusations.