Trump and Vance split on Iran's role in flydubai axe attack

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President Donald Trump said Monday he personally believes Iran was responsible for the September 30 attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight, though he offered no evidence to support the claim. Vice President JD Vance disagreed, saying he has seen nothing conclusive linking Iran and deferring to intelligence officials like John Ratcliffe. The flight, carrying 174 people, made an emergency descent to Saudi Arabia after co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami allegedly attacked the Indian captain with an axe. The UAE is leading the investigation, which is examining possible terrorist motives. Captain Smit Machchhar, hailed as a hero by Israeli leaders, spoke with Prime Minister Modi about the attack.


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