Flydubai FZ1073 saga: Iran theorizes it was an Israeli false-flag operation
Flydubai flight FZ1073, which disappeared over the Persian Gulf in early 2024, has become the subject of speculation in Iran. Iranian officials suggested the incident might be a false‑flag operation orchestrated by Israel, rather than a mechanical failure or pilot error. The claim adds a geopolitical dimension to the ongoing investigation into the aircraft’s fate.