Qatar denies detaining Iranian pilots after March attack
Qatar rejected an Iranian claim that three Iranian fighter pilots were detained after two Su-24 jets went down during attacks in March, calling the allegation misleading. Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson said authorities contacted the pilots after they violated Qatari airspace, attempted communication, and then acted to defend territory under international law. Qatari search and rescue teams recovered the remains of one pilot and coordinated a handover, and they invited an Iranian team to review operations. Iran's Missing Persons Search Committee asserted three pilots were captured alive and asked the ICRC to investigate and facilitate release.
Qatar rejects Iran's claim of detaining three pilots
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Iran launched attacks on a military base in Qatar. Two Su-24 jets were hit by air defenses. Qatar searched for remains, recovered one, and invited an Iranian team to review operations.
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