Iran confirms death of brigadier general killed in March strike on Qatar air base

The Iranian Armed Forces have officially confirmed the death of Brigadier General Majid Kazemi, a senior fighter pilot operating a Su-24 strike aircraft, who was killed during a military operation targeting Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on March 2.

Citing official Iranian statements, news outlet Iran International reported that military authorities confirmed the officer's identity and stated that General Kazemi's remains are scheduled to be repatriated to Iran within the coming hours for burial.

The announcement provides formal acknowledgement from Tehran regarding the loss of a flag officer during the March 2 strike against Al Udeid Air Base — a key regional military installation in Qatar hosting international and U.S. coalition forces. Further details surrounding the precise circumstances of the aircraft's loss during the operation were not immediately released by military officials.

By Tamilla Hasanova