Qatar Denies Holding Iranian Pilots After Jet Clash

Qatar denies a claim from Iran about three Iranian pilots. Iran says the pilots were captured after Qatar shot down two Iranian fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war. Qatar says it has not taken the pilots. The dispute shows how quickly information can spread during a conflict. Iran’s statement suggests the pilots are being detained, but Qatar rejects that version of events. Both sides are sending different messages, and it is not clear what happened to the aircrew. Observers will likely wait for more evidence and official details, because these claims can affect diplomacy and security talks.