India, Oct. 2 -- US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face a severe military response if investigators establish a link between Tehran and the FlyDubai copilot accused of attacking the captain of an Israel-bound passenger flight.

The FlyDubai Boeing 737 was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the Omani copilot allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar, forcing the aircraft into a steep descent. Passengers and other crew members intervened before the plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

What Did Trump Say About Iran?

Trump was asked at the White House whether he had been briefed about a possible connection between the copilot and Iran. He said authorities were still working to establish the facts but...