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2009-12-01 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by Steve White 2009-12-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

#1 I hate to blame the victims here but how do you accidentally go into Iranian waters? Especially after the incident in 2007. I mean really, East coast of the Gulf is hostile, West coast less so. Your destination is on the West Coast. Even without charts I think most boy scouts could manage. Am I missing something?

Posted by rjschwarz 2009-12-01 02:02|| 2009-12-01 02:02|| Front Page Top

#2 only possible excuse is in the strait of Hormuz. pretty congested area, but still. these guys are supposed to be professionals.

Posted by abu do you love"> abu do you love 2009-12-01 03:10|| 2009-12-01 03:10|| Front Page Top

#3 Idiots.

Not surprised idle rich jackoffs thought that international boundaries didn't apply to them.

Posted by gromky 2009-12-01 03:34|| ]">[ ] 2009-12-01 03:34|| Front Page Top

#4 It's entirely likely they were where they were supposed to be. When the Iranians took the boatload of Brit sailors a year or two ago they weren't in Iranian waters, either.

Posted by Fred 2009-12-01 08:01|| 2009-12-01 08:01|| Front Page Top

#5 Bingo Fred.

Note the North Korea situation with the journalists captured in china, this sounds the same.

Remember we also have some citizens detained in iran. Hikers charged with espionage.

Posted by newc">newc 2009-12-01 11:05|| 2009-12-01 11:05|| Front Page Top

#6 It's entirely likely they were where they were supposed to be. When the Iranians took the boatload of Brit sailors a year or two ago they weren't in Iranian waters, either.

Totally Agree with this.UK Govt covered it up not to look soft.Same thing happening again!

Posted by Paul2 2009-12-01 12:49|| 2009-12-01 12:49|| Front Page Top

#7 On the radio earlier today there was a suggestion that the keel on the yacht had broken (off?). But it's just as likely that they were grabbed whilst outside of Iranian waters. The Iranians are nobs, after all.

Posted by Bulldog 2009-12-01 12:57|| 2009-12-01 12:57|| Front Page Top

#8 In other news..."neighbor's dog returns again to hen house, eats pullets, runs home with feathers in mouth."

Posted by Besoeker 2009-12-01 12:58|| 2009-12-01 12:58|| Front Page Top

#9 The only question I have is did they put up more of a fight than the British navy?

Posted by regular joe 2009-12-01 15:08|| 2009-12-01 15:08|| Front Page Top

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