A split view showing the Iranian flag alongside a generic military aviation silhouette. — apnews.com
Tehran has officially called on the Qatari government to secure the immediate release of three Iranian military pilots who have allegedly been held captive for the past six months. According to reports from multiple outlets, the pilots were captured after their aircraft were downed during the early stages of ongoing regional hostilities involving the United States. Iranian officials claim the pilots have been held incommunicado throughout their six-month detention, prompting a diplomatic push to resolve the situation. The development adds a new layer of complexity to the already volatile g…