Flydubai investigation raises questions about a possible link to Iran

Investigations continue into the attempted attack on a Flydubai flight (FZ1073) from Dubai to Tel Aviv, amid Israeli questions over whether the suspected co-pilot, an Omani national, acted alone or was part of a wider plot that could be linked to Iran or a terrorist organization. The suspect was transferred from Saudi Arabia to the UAE to continue the investigation, and an Israeli team is taking part in the ongoing inquiry there. According to Israeli sources, the suspect had conducted prior research to identify airlines operating flights to Israel, and his choice of Flydubai was not random. He is also suspected of trying to shut down both engines in addition to attacking the captain, before postponing the plan to late September.