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Iran seizes 15 British troops in Persian Gulf
Associated Press
Published: 23.03.07, 19:46
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61. mahmood
Joe ,   USA   (03.24.07)
not all americans want this war- most dont in fact- iraq is a failure and mistake- It is mostly the jewish lobby and neocons that are pushing USA into a war that is bad for the USA- but good for Israel- get it? and who knows the REAL truth of the captured soldiers- obviously the people who want this war need and excuse.
62. Joe #61
JRS ,   USA   (03.24.07)
Yes, you are quite right. I agree completely. First of all, a recent poll from NYT/CBS told us that 83% of Americans either thought Iran was not a threat, or that we should negotiate with Iran. Only 10% felt we should fight Iran. Another thing I'd like to point out is that the Neocons are mostly Jews. Or they are all members of American Enterprise Institute. About the Brit soldiers, it all sounds extremely fishy. Brit soldiers were captured and held before two years ago the same way at the same place. So they didn't have a plan? They didn't have back up? Sounds like kidnapped soldiers in South Lebanon again, and Winograd proved they were just pawns and it was part of the plan.
63. Those captured soldiers are spies, Don't you ppl watch 007?
john ,   nz   (03.24.07)
64. Iran and Amadinnerjacket
MairiT ,   Glasgow   (03.25.07)
I agree with Enzo.........when Mr Dinnerjacket pays his visit to the USA then hold him hostage until we get the sailors back.............. And to all you folkies that think that Iran is being led by a male of sane mind..............take a reality check. British sailors have not got the least want to be in Iranian waters or anything Iranian for that matter..........
65. #61 & #62 astounding how easily you believe ur own BS
Disgusted ,   USA   (03.25.07)
"...Neocons are mostly Jews..." Are you off your rocker? The vast majority of American Jews live in New York City, a perfect bastion of Democratic voters. What the hell is your point, other than to spread bulls**t and further your ridiculous smear campaign. Stop blaming the Iraq war on the Jews. President Bush, Vice President Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, etc. (except for Wolfowitz) the architects of the Iraq War ARE NOT JEWS. How convenient it is for you to find the usual scapegoat for all the woes of America. It is truly despicable.
66. 37 Misinformed Mahmood. Iran was invading in Iraqi
freedom ,   canada   (03.25.07)
territorial waters. That I think would constitute a blatant act of aggression.
67. 40 Marcel if the Repubs are what you say they are...
freedom ,   canada   (03.25.07)
that would make the Dems double worse.. End of your lesson.
68. 60 If you were in my country I would ask the government
freedom ,   canada   (03.25.07)
to make you leave my country. End of the story.
69. 61 Joe actually it was the Dems that made the big mistake
freedom ,   canada   (03.25.07)
at least in my book by not severely punishing Bin Laden. Now look at what we have, the world does not respect America the way it should.
70. 62 JRS the poll results are very likely skewed.
freedom ,   canada   (03.25.07)
As it would seem likely that those numbers should be closer to 50 percent. Did the poll select extreme left wingers and left wing democrats?????
71. 65 True most of the clowns that protest the Iraq war most
freedom ,   canada   (03.25.07)
likely dont understand Darfur as well. The UN abdicated its role long ago as the protector of those that cannot protect themselves. Do the clowns that protest the IRAQ war wish Hussein to still be in power. If not the USA then who would have came and gave the IRAQIS a chance at a better fate. End of another lesson.
72. I AM NOT MISINFORMED.............#66
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (03.25.07)
If you read my talk-back properly,I have never alleged what you have written.I simply said that if the soldiers were in Iranian waters we would not have expected a different reaction from Iran.Iran did take an action with the proof that the soldiers were in their waters.As it is sattelite pictures will soon be able to determine the exact version of what is going on.
73. Why isn't Iraqi Gov not involved?
Cheryl ,   Ca/USA   (03.25.07)
Iran tresspassing on Iraq waters, kidnapping with patrol's and all we have done to help keep WMD'S out and yet Iraq allows this to be carried out in court. These patrollers did NOTHING wrong. They had nothing to do with Iran's Nuclear Chief's Family and His ESCAPE.
74. This happened before...
Sobieski ,   GWN   (03.25.07)
in 2004. Iranians detained a group of British soldiers. They paraded them on TV, blinfolded. They were released in 3 days. At that time, the analysis of satellite images showed that Brits did not entered Iran's territorial waters.. Yes, that time, it was pushing of the envelope, to se what Iran can get away with. This time, the whole thing had a purpose. Iran would like to get back 5 RG's detained by CENTCOM in exchange for Brits. Not that they particularly care for these RG's. It is likely that they "sang", so Iran wants them back primarily to punish them, foremost because they got caught, and second that they likely revealed some information. In other words, nothing good awaits these 5 RG's if the "deal" would get green, most likely a spectacular view of surroundings from a crane hook, not lasting for long, though. I don't expect that the situation would escalate to open hostilities, shortly. CENTCOM does not like to be pushed into timeframe not of their choosing. But this event would, no doubt, be stated as one of casus belli reasonns when time will come.
75. Ye, Has Turned into International Crisis...reporting AP...
Cheryl ,   Ca/USA   (03.25.07)
Its just a matter of time. They have already said, They have the technical support, Iran can't fight that . Hand caught in the cookie jar.
76. #66. Do you have proof?
Persian CAT?   (03.25.07)
that Iran was "invading" Iraq's territorial waters? Or this is just antohter one of your brainfarts?
77. Disgusted #65 You are a Moron
JRS ,   USA   (03.25.07)
Wolfowitz, Perle, Kristol, Libby... these guys are Jews, otherwise known as Neocons, or Jewish Republicans. It's no accident that Cheney speaks at conservative Jewish gatherings, or that the the names of the members of the American Enterprise Institute sounds like bar-mitzvahs attendees. You delude yourself. Happily, though, Jews are also at the forefront of the anti war movement too.
78. #77. The correct labe is...
Persian CAT   (03.25.07)
neo-con (although there's nothing new about these cons) are not just Jews, they are the Likudniks who represent the exremist and militaristic/terristic policies of Likud. With AIPAC as their money machine and the AEI as their cesspool of "intellectual" talking heads, form the incubator and construction crew if not the architects of illegal and devastating wars in the ME. The good news is a lot of American Jews oppose these monsters. One name that you did not mention is Douglas Feith. Google him, you'll learn alot about this chickenhawk and his treasons agains the American people and troops. http://www.slate.com/id/2100899/
79. #77 YOU are the MORON
(03.25.07)
So you pick a few guys with Jewish names and throw all the blame on Jews? Oh I'm sorry you must be right about "most neocons" huh? like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Tony Snow and all those other losers at Fox News? Doesn't your last statement prove that it is utterly futile to pin blame on any particular group of people just because they happen to be involved in politics? The vast majority of people in politics are gentiles. Only ignorant fools make generalizations and focus in on a group of people looking for nefarious agendas. You are suspicious without just cause, which makes you a BIGOT.
80. Perisan CAT spreads more lies
(03.25.07)
Who would believe what a brainwashed Iranian says except another brainwashed Iranian? AIPAC my A$$! Your Iranian Mullahs have the most evil, expantionist agenda in the world today, and they are f**king up the Middle East with their lust for hegemony and support of Muslim terrorist fanatics who don't care who they kill or how they kill as long as they can further their filthy political agendas.
81. Much ado about nothing
Trevor Brooks ,   Huron Park, ON   (03.26.07)
Much like many bad movies, this is a sequel, only with a larger cast. I actually wouldn't be all that surprised if the British boats were in Iranian waters. Iraq only has a coastline of something like 35 miles. I wouldn't be surprised if they just got bored from the cramped conditions and pushed the envelop a little.
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