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Qatar Denies Holding Iranian Pilots After March Strikes

Qatar has denied claims by Iran that it is holding three Iranian pilots captured after their fighter jets were downed in March. Kuwait also disputed Iran's accounts, calling the claims misleading.

15 Aug, 23:51 — 16 Aug, 07:59
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DWHigh7h ago

Iran war: Qatar denies holding missing Iranian fighter pilots

Tehran said the three pilots "were captured alive" by Qatari forces after their fighter jets were shot down in the early days of the US-Israel war with Iran. Qatar has denied Iran's claims.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7h ago

Qatar calls Iran’s claim ‘misleading’, denies capturing 3 pilots after March strike

Qatar denied Iran's claims about holding three captured military pilots. Iranian jets allegedly violated Qatari airspace during a March operation. Qatar stated it found remains of one pilot and attempted contact. Authorities defended their territory after receiving no response from the pilots. The denial comes amid regional efforts to ease tensions.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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rte-newsMostly Factual1h ago

Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured pilots

An Iranian military official said that Qatar should allow an Iranian team to enter the country to investigate the fate of pilots whom Tehran says were captured by Qatari forces, Iranian media reported.

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moneycontrol8h ago

'Misleading statements': Qatar rejects Iran's claim it captured 3 pilots after March strikes - Moneycontrol.com

'Misleading statements': Qatar rejects Iran's claim it captured 3 pilots after March strikes  Moneycontrol.com

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myjoyonlineMixed10h ago

Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

Iran has called for the release of three Iranian pilots it said were captured by Qatar after two fighter jets werehit by air defences during a military operation at the start of the US-Iran war.

By David Apinga

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