Qatar Officially Denies Claims of Detaining Three Iranian Pilots
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly denied reports that it is holding three Iranian Su-24 pilots captive. The ministry's official spokesperson Majid Al-Ansari stated that such information contradicts efforts to reduce diplomatic tensions in the region.
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly denied reports that it is holding three Iranian Su-24 pilots captive. The ministry's official spokesperson Majid Al-Ansari stated that such information contradicts efforts to reduce diplomatic tensions in the region. In March, Qatar conducted search and rescue operations following violations of its airspace by Iranian aircraft and recovered the body of one pilot, which it attempted to return to Iran. However, Tehran did not respond to this offer.