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[UPDATE] US officials say the Flydubai co-pilot who tried to crash a Tel Aviv flight likely acted alone

Early findings point away from Iran, though officials say the probe is young.

U.S. officials and a former Shin Bet official told NBC that early signs show Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami acted alone. They see no sign he worked for a group or government.

PREVIOUSLY

On Oct. 2, Trump said the co-pilot was likely tied to Iran. Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister, Israel) said it was too early to make that link.

What else is known:

  • UAE: the co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash ax and tried to seize the controls of the Dubai–Tel Aviv flight.
  • Aboard: 174 passengers per NBC; Fox News reports more than 180 people.
  • Former Shin Bet official Shalom Ben Hanan: "it looks like a case of 'lone wolf' terrorism inspired by content found online."