Iran Says Qatar Captured Three of Its Pilots Early in War With U.S.

Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented.

By Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar

Iran calls for release of pilots captured in Qatar during West Asia war

In a letter, Iranian armed forces' General Mohammad Bagherzadeh called for pilots' release, saying they had not been allowed to meet or contact their families.

Iran Demands Release Of 3 Pilots Captured In Qatar After Su-24 Jets Crashed

Last month, Iran's army said it had retrieved the body of Iranian pilot Majid Kazemi, who was killed during an attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in early March.

Three Iranian military pilots held captive in Qatar for six months without contact - report

Iran's Mohammad Bagherzadeh noted that the pilots have not been permitted to speak to their families or Iranian officials while in Qatari captivity, according to Iran International.

Iran accuses Qatar of holding 3 pilots as POWs, turns to ICRC

Iran has formally accused Qatar of holding three Iranian military pilots as prisoners of war for about six months and has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross to inte...

Iran calls for release of pilots captured in Qatar during Middle East war

Last month, Iran's army said it had retrieved the body of Iranian pilot Majid Kazemi, who was killed during an attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in early March. The post Iran calls for release of pilots captured in Qatar during Middle East war appeared first on Vanguard News.

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