Iran urges Qatar to release pilots shot down in Middle East war
Iran urged Qatar to release three pilots it says were captured alive after Su-24 crashes and held for six months.
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“Iran accuses Qatar of thwarting probe into fate of pilots”
Iran accuses Qatar of thwarting probe into fate of pilots
Key points
- Iran says a team from its Air Force awaits permission to travel to Qatar for on-site investigation.
- General Mohammad Bagherzadeh blames persistent delays by Qatari authorities for hindering return of pilots.
- Iran previously claimed three pilots were captured during an operation against U.S. bases in March.
- Qatar denies detaining the pilots and says Iran has not responded to an invitation for briefing.
- The broader context involves regional conflict, ceasefire efforts, and shifting alliances surrounding the Middle East war.
Other reports
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Iran Says Qatar Captured Three of Its Pilots Early in War With U.S.”
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Iran urges Qatar to release pilots shot down in Middle East war”
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Iran urged Qatar to release three pilots it says were captured alive after Su-24 crashes and held for six months.