Iran says Qatar detaining three pilots after March jet downing
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims Qatar has held three Iranian pilots since their jets were downed during a mission in March.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims that Qatar is holding three Iranian pilots who were involved in a mission targeting a hostile military base in Qatar in March. According to Iran's Fars News Agency, the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has requested the International Committee of the Red Cross to assist in securing the release of the three pilots, whom Iran asserts are being detained by Qatar.
No official response has been received from Qatar regarding Iran's allegations. The pilots were detained after their aircraft were struck by air defenses during a combat mission against a military base in Qatar on March 2, 2026. Despite initial success in the mission, the pilots were forced to eject from their fighter jets upon their return due to enemy fire.
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