Iran urged Qatar to step up efforts to determine the status of Iranian pilots missing after their aircraft were shot down following entry into Qatari airspace. Qatar told Tehran it was unaware of the pilots’ fate, according to state media.
WHO:Iran
WHAT:Iran urged Qatar to clarify the fate of missing Iranian pilots.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 6:45 AM ET
WHERE:Qatar
WHY:Qatar said it was unaware of the fate of Iranian pilots missing after their aircraft were shot down in Qatari airspace.
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