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Qatar categorically denied on Saturday circulating claims regarding the detention of Iranian pilots, condemning what it described as misleading statements, particularly amid ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region.
The Spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Majed Al-Ansari, stated that Qatar had communicated with the pilots in question after they breached Qatari airspace and the targeting trajectory was confirmed. He noted that after following the rules of engagement and reaching out to them without receiving a response, the necessary measures were taken to defend Qatari territory in accordance with the requirements of international law.
Al-Ansari explained that this had been clarified at the time through official channels, affirming that Qatari search and rescue teams, possessing high efficiency and expertise, fulfilled their duty in searching for the pilots' remains.
He added that Qatar communicated with the Iranian side to coordinate the handover of the remains of one of the pilots that was recovered, in line with relevant international humanitarian law provisions. Furthermore, an invitation was extended to an Iranian team to visit Qatar and review the details of the search and rescue operations last April, but the Iranian side has not responded to the invitation to date.