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Ali Zeyni Vand: Qatar's Explanations Regarding Missing Iranian Pilots Are Insufficient
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Ali Zeyni Vand: Qatar's Explanations Regarding Missing Iranian Pilots Are Insufficient

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By Euronews Farsi Editorial 3 min Read time 31,961

Ali Zeyni Vand, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, referred to the issue of the missing Iranian pilots in Qatar during his recent press conference and described the explanations provided by this country as insufficient. These statements come at a time when the families of the pilots and the Iranian community are concerned about the situation of these individuals and are demanding more transparency in this regard.

Ongoing Investigations and Negotiations

Zeyni Vand further added: "In order to clarify the fate of the Iranian pilots in Qatar, serious and ongoing negotiations are taking place. As the Ministry of Interior, we are confident that this matter must be pursued seriously, and we expect to receive convincing responses from Qatar." He also emphasized that the Iranian government is seeking to uphold the rights of its citizens and is calling for necessary cooperation from the Qatari side.

Qatar's Accountability and Hope for the Pilots' Survival

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior stated that "Qatar must be accountable as a host country" and expressed hope that the Iranian pilots are still alive. He clarified that a delegation from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be sent to Qatar to conduct a more thorough investigation into this matter. This action demonstrates Iran's serious determination to pursue the fate of the missing pilots.

Meanwhile, the families of the pilots are anxiously and hopefully awaiting positive news from the government and relevant institutions. Many of them are waiting to find out whether their pilots are safe and what fate has befallen them. These concerns have particularly increased following the crashes of the fighter jets and the lack of sufficient information from Qatari officials.

Presence of the Iranian Delegation in Qatar

A delegation from the General Staff of the Armed Forces is scheduled to travel to Qatar soon. This delegation aims to gather more precise information and conduct necessary negotiations to clarify the status of the Iranian pilots. Zeyni Vand concluded by stating: "We are very hopeful that with these follow-ups, we will obtain clearer information about the fate of our pilots and provide peace of mind to their families."

Source: hamshahrionline.ir