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Iran and Qatar Dispute Fate of Missing Iranian Pilots

Iran claims three of its pilots are being held prisoner in Qatar after a bombing run, demanding access to them and accusing Qatar of delaying an investigation. Qatar, however, denies capturing any Iranian pilots and calls Iran's claims misleading.

15 Aug, 23:51 — 16 Aug, 10:33
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BBCHigh8d ago

Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.

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DWHigh8d 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 Factual8d 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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straits-timesMostly Factual8d ago

Iran says Qatar delaying probe into fate of Iranian pilots, Tasnim news agency - The Straits Times

Iran says Qatar delaying probe into fate of Iranian pilots, Tasnim news agency  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual8d ago

Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured Iranian personnel, demands to investigate

In May, Iran said the four were affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards and had been on a maritime patrol before entering Kuwaiti territorial waters because of a navigation disruption.

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rte-newsMostly Factual8d 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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moneycontrol8d 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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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual8d ago

Iran accuses Qatar of thwarting probe into fate of pilots

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Daily SabahMixed8d ago

Iran, Qatar offer conflicting accounts of 'captured' Iranian pilots

A senior Iranian military official urged Qatar Sunday to allow an Iranian team into the country to investigate the fate of pilots Tehran says were captured by Qatari forces, a clai...

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myjoyonlineMixed9d 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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First report: Ahram Online · 15 Aug, 18:28Full coverage: 16 · 17hWindow: 17h
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Ahram Online15 Aug, 18:28First to report

Iran urges Qatar to release pilots shot down in Middle East war - Region - World - english.ahram.org.eg

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myjoyonline15 Aug, 23:51

Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

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moneycontrol16 Aug, 01:54

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

DW16 Aug, 02:01

Iran war: Qatar denies holding missing Iranian fighter pilots

Times of India16 Aug, 02:19

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

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klix-ba16 Aug, 05:58

Katar negira da drži trojicu iranskih pilota nakon obaranja borbenih aviona

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straits-times16 Aug, 07:10

Iran says Qatar delaying probe into fate of Iranian pilots, Tasnim news agency - The Straits Times

rte-news16 Aug, 07:59

Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured pilots

Daily Sabah16 Aug, 08:25

Iran, Qatar offer conflicting accounts of 'captured' Iranian pilots

channel-news-asia16 Aug, 08:56

Iran accuses Qatar of thwarting probe into fate of pilots

hotnews16 Aug, 09:15

Misterul care înconjoară soarta unor piloți iranieni. Teheranul acuză țara pe care tot Iranul a atacat-o

BBC16 Aug, 09:27

Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

orf16 Aug, 10:01

Piloten festgehalten? Iran will in Katar Schicksal prüfen

jerusalem-post16 Aug, 10:33

Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured Iranian personnel, demands to investigate

der-spiegel16 Aug, 10:44

Iran: Teheran verlangt Zugang zu vermissten Piloten in Katar

wsj16 Aug, 11:00Latest update

Iran Says Pilots Missing After a Brazen Bombing Run Are Prisoners in Qatar - WSJ