‘Eagles complete the mission’: Foreign Ministry honors martyred Su-24 pilot who attacked US base in Qatar
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has paid a profound tribute to Brigadier General Majid Kazemi, a heroic Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) pilot whose remains were recently repatriated following a daring retaliatory strike against a major US military base in the region.
Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei took to social media to honor the fallen aviator, emphasizing that the upcoming funeral procession is a tribute to a hero who stood by his covenant with the homeland until his final breath.
"The sharp-flying eagles of the Air Force are of the lineage that complete the mission, even if they do not return home," Baghaei wrote.
He added that the eyes of the nation remain fixed on the skies, awaiting the return of the three other martyrs from the two aircraft that flew on that historic day, whose names remain a nightmare for the enemy.
"Blessings upon all those who sacrificed their lives for the dignity and pride of Iran."
A daring strike against aggressors
Brigadier General Kazemi was martyred on March 1, 2026, during a bold combat operation.
In direct response to unprovoked US and Zionist military aggression, two IRIAF Su-24 bombers successfully penetrated advanced enemy radar networks and sophisticated air defense systems to bombard the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a primary hub for US military forces in West Asia.
During their return journey over the Persian Gulf, the Iranian aircraft were targeted and struck by enemy air defense systems.
Despite the heavy anti-aircraft fire, the mission was successfully executed, delivering a powerful message of deterrence to the aggressors.
Following extensive DNA testing and meticulous investigations, the identity of Brigadier General Kazemi was definitively confirmed.
His sacred remains were brought to Shahid Lashgari Air Base in Tehran, where they were formally received with full military honors.
The martyrdom of Brigadier General Kazemi and his crew underscores the high operational readiness and tactical superiority of the IRIAF.
On the same day that General Kazemi was martyred, Iranian Air Force F-5E/F pilots launched a high-stakes penetration strike against Camp Buehring, a major US military facility in Kuwait.
Those operation echoes the legendary valor of Iranian aviators during the eight-year Sacred Defense, proving that despite facing heavily armed adversaries and advanced Western air defense networks, Iran’s defenders possess the skill, courage, and resolve to strike at the heart of enemy strongholds.
The Islamic Republic has consistently maintained that any attack on its sovereignty will be met with a decisive, inescapable response.
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