25 years after the 9/11 disaster: the American concern following the plane incident

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin addressed the unusual incident on a Flydubai flight and announced that the U.S. will review aviation security procedures. Mullin emphasized that at this stage there are no credible threats to the U.S., but the statement takes on special significance 25 years after the September 11 attacks, which led to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin addressed today (Wednesday) the unusual incident on a Flydubai flight that was en route from Dubai to Israel. Mullin announced that the U.S. will review existing procedures to ensure the American people are safe, but clarified that at this stage there are no credible threats to the U.S. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Mullin's remarks take on special significance against the backdrop of the September 11, 2001 attacks, in which hijackers seized control of passenger planes. Following the attacks, American aviation security protocols were changed and the Department of Homeland Security was established. Less than three weeks ago, on the 25th anniversary of the attacks, Mullin himself linked his department's activities to the lessons of the 9/11 disaster. The current statement may indicate that the U.S. is examining the incident not only as an isolated event, but also from the perspective of aviation security and drawing lessons. However, Mullin did not directly link the incident to the September 11 attacks in his remarks.