FlyDubai co-pilot with extremism ties nearly crashes plane; Oman had barred him

A FlyDubai co-pilot, previously barred by Oman over extremism concerns, nearly crashed a plane, triggering a regional travel-industry crisis and raising aviation-security questions. The incident is set against the backdrop of the U.S.-Iran war, which has already destabilized West Asia. The extent of the co-pilot's network and whether this was a deliberate act remain unconfirmed.