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Iran seizes 15 British troops in Persian Gulf
Associated Press
Published: 23.03.07, 19:46
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31. to # 5 U r 100% right...
(03.23.07)
Oh my god you are 100% correct, i never thought of that....So a reason to attack iran..ummmmm ..
32. #15 Why did they give Bush a peace offer?
MARK ,   USA   (03.23.07)
If Iran srtikes Israel, The Arab Countries will suffer from radiation. Why would Iran do this?
33. #24 Tony Blair is Leaving
MARK ,   USA   (03.23.07)
Bush needs Tony Blair to promote war.
34. #24
Tom ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (03.23.07)
The G.I.s in WWII invented an acronym for these events: SNAFU. Situation normal, all f...ed up. It happens in war. There's no conspiracy.
35. TO Mark...BECAUSE IRAN DOES NOT CARE!!!
Jellybean ,   Chicago   (03.23.07)
36. # 31 This is all staged and planned.
Mark ,   USA   (03.23.07)
This event is taking place a week before the Arab League meeting in Saudi Arabia. Is that a coincidence? Sunni VS. Shiah Bush wants a Sunni alliance against Iran.
37. OFFICIAL IRANIAN STANCE
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (03.23.07)
In the absence of official version from the Iranian Naval command,only people like DR are entitled to draw conclusions.Hoe do we know whether Iranians acted in self-defence or not?
38. TO #18
KACH 613 ,   MEDENAT YEHUDA!!!   (03.23.07)
WWIII started on 9/11
39. Not a misunderstanding. Rather, testing the limits.
Raymond from DC ,   Washington, DC USA   (03.23.07)
The West has a tendency to understate, to reassure, all to avoid facing reality. Iran is preparing for war. It's evident in their missile and nuclear developments, in their military exercises, in their rhetoric, and in their defiance of UN sanctions. Rather than a misunderstanding, this Iranian operation was a deliberate testing of the limits. Iran has seen that they can take British soldiers without consequence, that they won't defend themselves or assert their rights to patrol. The captives will be returned soon enough, now that Iran has seen what they can get away with. Expect more such "misunderstandings" as they continue testing the limits.
40. #38 Kach
marcel ,   florida   (03.23.07)
O.K. , When the nukes start turning cities into dust thats when the real tribulation of WWIII begins. The Iraq/Lebanon war is nothing compared to what is coming. Sadly I think the U.S. is going to get hit from Russia,China Iran ,Venezuela ,Cuba,N.Korea ect. because we as arrogant Babylon have interfered too much with Israel's national survival. We have weakened and endangerd Israel and so Hashem will get U.S. out of hte way so His people can seek him for peace instead of the fraud Bush.
41. Save this talkback
enzo ,   london,uk   (03.23.07)
We are going to hold Ahmadinejad in New York until the British sailors are freed. As simple as that. Take it or leave it.
42. lets see
robert morley ,   farmington,wv   (03.23.07)
Lets see what israel is going to have to give up for britian to get back there troops.
43. NOT DISILLUSIONED.......DR
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (03.23.07)
Till such time as the Iranian Military Command does not issue a statement surrounding the incident, there is no way you can conclude and miguide other readers.
44. @39 Ray, you are spot on, a testing of limits
Dry ,   Run   (03.23.07)
45. Mahmood....#37
DR ,   Florida, USA   (03.23.07)
If the British soldiers were in Iranian waters, than Iran has every right to take them for questioning. However, I would not trust what the iranian government or navy has to say any further than I could thorw them.
46. #41 Enzo, you're a genius
(03.23.07)
47. This event helped Oil Companies
Mark ,   USA   (03.23.07)
The price of oil has hit a 3 month high. This was a planned event!
48. #6
Jane   (03.23.07)
Believe YOU?!?!?!?!
49. CHOICE IS YOURS,DR....#45
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (03.23.07)
You have every right to believe what you want to........which is always against anything to do with Iran.However, it was good that atleast you acknowledged the fact that there was every possibility that the British soldiers could have been in Iranian waters and thus the action by Iran.For the time being atleast excercise the patience of allowing the Iranian authorities to give their version of the incident.
50. Iran stated repeatedly they will WIPE OUT Israel
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (03.23.07)
and DESTROY the U.S. and Britain! Iran is very close in achieving nuclear capability to do excactly as she states. Whilst the world waits - doing absolutely nothing to stop the coming NUCLEAR CONFLAGRATION ! We ALL need to be ready to meet our Maker - get right with G-D - confess, and ask forgiveness for our sins !!! Bible, Jonah 3:8 Let men call on G-D earnestly that each may turn from his wicked way and from the violence which is in his hands. The violent will NOT inherit the earth !!!
51. to#41 Enzo
Gili ,   n.y.   (03.23.07)
he must have red your talkback and at the last minute decided not to come............
52. We are prepared to exchange Jonson&UK Marines for HP sauce
Reza ,   Iran   (03.23.07)
53. Have you noticed..?
enzo ,   london,uk   (03.23.07)
Iran hasn't been in the news much lately. If it wasn't for today's news about the British sailors, we wouldn't have read anything about Iran... Has anyone, for example, read the speech that Ahmadinejad gave 48 hours ago to the Iranian nation on the occasion of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year ??? Well...that says it all!!! I'm going to give you just a brief hint. This comes from IRNA, dated 22.3.07: "The president said that the problem of the world today is ''a handful of racist Zionists who intend to keep the world in a state of hardship , poverty and hostility by appropriation of power and media centers in order to stabilize their rule.'' The article is much longer than this.. My hope is: Is this the calm before the storm?
54. Another Iranian Act of War
Johnson ,   USA   (03.24.07)
That the despots at UN will ignore. The Brits should have never, never allowed themselves to be captured without a fight. The only thing political correctness offers our enemies is the upper hand.
55. where /was their back up
Arthur ,   jc usa   (03.24.07)
Where was their back up and what rules of engagement were they operating under. Are US and British forces operating under rules that do not allow self defense to avoid capture? Are the US and Brit so afraid of offending Iran that they will sacrifice their own troops? Where was the Cornwall to provide back up? why weren't there any air back up to respond? Now the Iranians have hostages and will use them and take more in the future. One must be glad that Brit talks with the Iranians were "cordial"
56. Yesterday ex RN boss said UK has Rules of Engagement for eve
Alan ,   SA   (03.24.07)
What were the rules of engagement for when Iran comes and kidnaps UK Marines on UN aproved duty in Iraqi Waters. Why didnt they shoot back instead of going quietly. Where was the RN backup .No planes ,nothing .Didnt they have a "panic button"?. I cant believe how this played out .
57. Mahmood - Enjoy Iran's FLASH from Londonistan.
Scott   (03.24.07)
The fireworks are coming brother. What will you say when you 'pious' hero aMadJihad has through his STUPIDITY reduced his own country to a smoking pile of excrement?
58. to #57
(03.24.07)
hahahha......we will kick your a$$e$...
59. Not much is clear
JRS ,   USA   (03.24.07)
It's not clear if the Brits were in Iranian territory or not. It's not clear if this is Brit pretext to war or not (recent history has shown us you can't trust the US or Israel to give you true picture.) It could be retaliation for the US withholding the Iranian officials in Iraq.
60. SCOTT AND HIS DREAMS............#57
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (03.24.07)
Bush has kept the option for almost 18 months on his table,Scott.When it does come I can assure you that you will not have much to write.In the meantime indulge in imagining what would happen when coffins are flown back to Washington.
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