As reported by other news outlets, including in The Toronto Star and CBC News, officials involved in the investigation led by the United Arab Emirates have stated that there is currently no evidence linking the attacker to Iran, and that the official motive remains under investigation:
I am writing on behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East regarding the article titled: "U.S. sends third aircraft carrier, thousands of troops to Mideast as Trump warns new Iran strikes."
The article gives space to speculative statements from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting early indications of a link between the co-pilot involved in the attack on a flight from Dubai to Israel and Iran. However, the article fails to include statements from Emirati officials that challenge this speculation.
As reported by other news outlets, including in The Toronto Star and CBC News, officials involved in the investigation led by the United Arab Emirates have stated that there is currently no evidence linking the attacker to Iran, and that the official motive remains under investigation:
By omitting this information, the article fails to provide readers with the position of the authorities directly responsible for the investigation. This is unbalanced reporting.
We therefore urge you to update the article to include statements from the Emirati authorities and to clearly indicate that, at this stage, the motive for the attack remains unclear.
Regards,
Media Analyst. Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East