West Asia war LIVE: Iran demands release of downed pilots as Qatar denies holding them

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Iran demands the release of downed pilots held by Qatari forces amidst ongoing tensions in West Asia. Qatar denies holding the pilots, as the situation unfolds with implications for regional security and diplomatic relations.

Javad Salehi, Abdolmajid Dashtian and Omran Behraveshian have been held by Qatari forces for six months, said General Mohammad Bagherzadeh of the Iranian armed forces