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Israel-bound flight diverted, US counter-proposal to Iran

Sep 30, 2026 · 2m

Summary

A Dubai flight to Israel was diverted after an incident injured the pilots, with passengers describing a hijacking attempt. Meanwhile, Iraq marked the historic departure of the last U.S. troops, celebrating a new era of sovereignty. Additionally, Iran announced it received a U.S. counterproposal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Topics discussed

UAE to Israel flight diverted after onboard incident Passenger accounts and conflicting reports on hijacking Last US troops depart Iraq after 20 years Iraqi celebrations and new era of sovereignty Iran receives US counterproposal on Strait of Hormuz Promo for the new season of Doha Debates podcast
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