Iran says Qatar holding missing pilots as regional strikes escalate
Iran's military committee said three pilots whose jets were downed in March are being held by Qatar, a claim Doha denied and said its teams recovered a pilot's remains; Iran also asked the International Committee of the Red Cross for help. Separately, the UAE reported another attack on an ADNOC-owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and the UKMTO reported a bulk carrier hull strike. Israel carried out strikes in southern Lebanon killing 11 people while saying it targeted a Hezbollah commander, and Yemen's Houthis struck Mokha port, killing three and suspending operations. The incidents underline rising regional tensions and risks to shipping.
Multiple regional states reported attacks and disputed detentions, raising wider tensions
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A wider war began on February 28 with strikes in the region. Iran has since asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. These clashes could lead to more attacks on shipping and cross-border strikes.
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