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Nationalvia CTV News· August 15, 2026 at 10:17 p.m.

Iran Accuses Qatar of Detaining Iranian Pilots

Original headline: “Iran says Qatar is holding pilots, Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, and other Middle East news” — CTV News

Iran Accuses Qatar of Detaining Iranian Pilots

Key takeaways

  • Iran accuses Qatar of detaining two Iranian pilots
  • Israeli air strikes kill 11 people in Lebanon
  • Tensions escalate between various Middle Eastern countries

Iran has accused Qatar of detaining two Iranian pilots, a claim that was not previously publicized. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the pilots were seized during a visit to Doha for repairs on their plane. The incident is the latest in a series of diplomatic tensions between Iran and several Gulf countries, including Qatar.

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