Iran announced that three of its fighter pilots were captured by Qatar during the start of the conflict in March.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran announced on Saturday that three of its military pilots were captured by Qatar during the initial weeks of the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. Following the announcement, Iranian authorities have formally demanded that the Qatari government ensure the immediate compliance with conditions regarding the detained personnel.

The incident brings to light a previously undisclosed detention of Iranian military personnel by Qatar amid regional hostilities. The demand from Tehran sets up a diplomatic test between the neighboring nations as Iran presses for the resolution of the captured pilots' status.