The accusations follow a failed hijacking attempt on a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight carrying roughly 180 people. Israeli passengers on board reportedly overpowered and subdued an Omani pilot who attempted to deliberately crash the passenger jet into a dive. The incident took place in Saudi airspace before the plane was successfully landed.
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Iran Accuses Israel of Aviation 'False Flag' After Dubai Hijacking
Geopolitics21 days ago
The Fars news agency reported that national intelligence services are working to prevent a staged military operation designed to incriminate Tehran. The agency alleges that Israel is planning a "false flag attack" on regional airports and aircraft to trigger a new wave of international pressure and sanctions against Iran, specifically referencing a Fly Dubai aircraft that landed in Saudi Arabia.
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