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Iran's pilots violated Qatari airspace, ignored contact attempts and were dealt with under standard rules of engagement — Qatar followed every international obligation. Doha recovered one pilot's remains, notified Iran and extended an open invitation to review the search and rescue operation, which Tehran ignored. Iran's ambassador visiting detained nationals in Kuwait shows diplomatic channels are working, making the outrage look more like political theater than genuine concern.
Qatar's repeated delays in allowing Iranian investigators access are a clear obstruction of truth and accountability. Iranian Air Force experts have been waiting months for entry clearance, and blocking that access only deepens suspicion about what really happened to those pilots. Kuwait is playing the same game, stonewalling legitimate questions about four Iranians held there for months.