Iran Accuses Qatar of Holding Three Missing Pilots
Iran says Qatar is holding three of its pilots. The claim comes from Iran's Missing Persons Committee.
This group is part of Iran's Armed Forces General Staff. Iran said the pilots went missing early in its war with the United States.
Iran says their fighter jets were shot down on March 2. Iran claims Qatar has held the pilots since that day.
The New York Times and ABC News also reported this claim. Qatar's government has not commented on Iran's account. The claim remains unconfirmed.
Klear Note — Iran’s missing-persons group is part of its Armed Forces General Staff.
Key Terms 2
- Missing Persons Committee A group within Iran's military that tracks soldiers who go missing.
- Armed Forces General Staff Iran's top military command that oversees its armed forces.