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2007-03-25 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

UK envoy seeks access to detained sailors in Iran

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Posted by Dave D. 2007-03-25 06:38|| || Front Page|| [9 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 We have repeated the line asking for their release.

They're not listening. Just days ago Iran said they were going to kidnap westerners. Hours ago they said they would put them on trial if they didn't get their five guys back. Sounds like denial to me.

Posted by gorb 2007-03-25 09:01|| 2007-03-25 09:01|| Front Page Top

#2 "It requires some very careful and intense diplomacy," Straw said.
Behold! The awe-inspiring power of jaw-jaw.

Posted by eLarson 2007-03-25 09:19|| http://larsonian.blogspot.com]">[http://larsonian.blogspot.com] 2007-03-25 09:19|| Front Page Top

#3 Let's try a quarantine first. And some special ops at the refineries. I'd like to see how the Mullahs explain the gas lines to all those Iranians used to paying $0.25 per gallon. It's an Iranian problem, it should get an Iranian solution.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-03-25 10:06|| 2007-03-25 10:06|| Front Page Top

#4 Indeed, start with a naval blockade, up to no-fly out, then no-drive out.

Posted by Shipman">Shipman 2007-03-25 10:38|| 2007-03-25 10:38|| Front Page Top

#5 Anyone remember the Pueblo?
Apparently modern 'superpowers' are more willing to crawl and grovel than engage in conflict. US included.

Posted by Skidmark 2007-03-25 11:07|| 2007-03-25 11:07|| Front Page Top

#6 You're right about the Pueblo Skid. Should have done a Philadephia on that ASAP. It's still not too late, even now it would be advantageous to destroy that ship to insure mutual understanding.

Posted by Shipman">Shipman 2007-03-25 11:45|| 2007-03-25 11:45|| Front Page Top

#7 I always thought it would be the US or Israel to hammer Tehran. Looks like it just might be the Britts. This will get interesting.

Posted by 49 Pan 2007-03-25 14:37|| 2007-03-25 14:37|| Front Page Top

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