Iran claims three Su-24 crew members held in Qatar following March 2 interception

Iran's General Staff has formally requested ICRC intervention, alleging that three crew members from two downed Su-24MK aircraft survived and are currently detained in Qatar. The Qatari Foreign Ministry has denied these claims, leaving the status of the personnel and the veracity of the interception event unverified. This development marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Doha.