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Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET · First coverage Aug 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET

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Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

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