Iran accuses Qatar of detaining bomber pilots; Qatar denies claims
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Iranian Armed Forces, Qatari Foreign Ministry
Qatar / Iran
March 2, 2026
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Iran claims Qatar captured three of its pilots after their Su-24 jets were hit on March 2. Qatar denies the detention, stating they only recovered the remains of one pilot. The incident occurred during the early stages of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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