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Pilot barred from Israel flights after pro-terrorist posts
United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadian barred from Israel flights after sharing pro-terrorist content.
In brief
United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadian barred from Israel flights after sharing pro-terrorist content. United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadian barred from entering Israel due to social media posts supporting terrorist groups. Originally reported by California Post.
Pilot barred from Israel flights
United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadian barred from entering Israel after sharing pro-terrorist social media posts.
“Israel’s Transportation Ministry notified United Airlines on Wednesday that pilot Sina Amjadian is barred from entry for sharing controversial posts on his social media”
Social media posts
Amjadian shared images of Iran’s supreme leader and Islamic Republic flags while criticizing Israeli military strikes in Iran.
“He shared images on social media featuring iran’s supreme leader, ayatollah ali khamenei, alongside islamic republic flags, while criticizing israeli military strikes in iran”
Terrorist group support
Amjadian reportedly expressed support for the Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah, a terrorist organization by the US.
“In a second piece of content, he allegedly expressed support for the revolutionary guards and hezbollah, which is considered a terrorist organization by the us”
Barred from entry
Israel’s Transportation Ministry barred Amjadian from entry after reviewing findings with intelligence and defense agencies.
“Information was forwarded to israeli intelligence and defense agencies, which reviewed the findings and then made the recommendation to bar him from entry”
Current status
Amjadian is not currently flying for United Airlines and has been on leave since 2024.
“The airline told the california post that amjadian is not currently flying for the company and has been on leave since 2024”
Background
Amjadian previously worked for flydubai and is likely staying in Dubai after the recent attempted terrorist attack on a flydubai flight.
“Israel’s action comes in light of the recent attempted terrorist attack by a co-pilot on a flydubai plane bound for israel”
What matters most
United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadian barred from entering Israel due to social media posts supporting terrorist groups.
