Trump Calls Emirati Pilot's Assistant a 'Hero'

Just now October 1, 2026 1 min read 📰 BBC Persian

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Donald Trump praised an Emirati pilot's assistant as a hero during a call with Netanyahu. FlyDubai has suspended flights to Israel following an incident. Iran claims to have received a response from the U.S. regarding its proposal, and significant developments are anticipated soon.

Donald Trump, in a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, referred to the Indian co-pilot of a FlyDubai flight as a 'hero.' Following this incident, FlyDubai has suspended all its flights to Israel. Iran claims it has received a response to its week-long proposal from the U.S. Donald Trump has indicated that significant events are expected in the coming days, while Kata'ib Hezbollah has emphasized that it is not committed to any timeline for disarmament, coinciding with the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.