Iran Demands Release of Three Pilots Held by Qatar

Iran on August 15, 2026, demanded that Qatar release three Iranian pilots captured after their Su-24 fighter jets crashed during the West Asia war.

General Mohammad Bagherzadeh identified the detained pilots as Javad Salehi, Abdolmajid Dashtian, and Omran Behraveshian, stating they have been held by Qatari forces for six months.

While Iran previously reported one pilot killed and others missing following a March sortie, Qatar has officially denied that it is currently detaining any Iranian pilots.