Qatar says 6 found dead after helicopter crash in territorial waters

Qatar’s Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that six of the seven individuals missing after a helicopter crash in the country’s territorial waters have been found deceased. A statement from the ministry confirmed that ongoing search and rescue efforts successfully located the six victims who were on the helicopter. Authorities are still working hard to find the last missing person. The ministry has not shared additional information about what caused the crash or the identities of those involved. Earlier in the day, Qatar’s Defense Ministry reported that the helicopter experienced a "technical malfunction" during a routine operation, which led to its crash in regional waters. There are no further details on the cause beyond the technical issue, and there is no evidence suggesting that the crash was due to hostile actions. This incident took place during a time of increased tensions in the region. Qatar has been targeted by Iranian drone and missile strikes since the US and Israel began joint attacks on Iran on February 28, with Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major LNG production site, hit several times.