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Rescuers are actively searching for the crew and passengers of a Qatari military helicopter that went down in the waters near Qatar, following a reported “technical malfunction,” according to official sources early Sunday.
Qatar’s Defense Ministry issued a statement on X, explaining, “A Qatari helicopter experienced a technical failure during a routine operation, resulting in its crash in regional waters. Search efforts for crew members and passengers are currently underway.” Several specialized teams have been dispatched to assist in the effort, though the ministry did not specify the helicopter’s flight path or how many individuals were on board.
Although Qatar has been the target of multiple strikes since the onset of the ongoing regional conflict, authorities have not linked this helicopter crash to the broader US-Israeli actions against Iran. The exact location of the incident and the number of casualties remain unconfirmed.

