Iran did not do anything wrong and there was no one in military leadership that apologized for the incursion. An officer would have to explain to the Iranian military as to what was happening. If it were Iranian soldiers in USA waters they would be addressed the same way.
The media has nothing else to do except carry on like it is the verge of World War III?
January 13, 2016
By Barbara Starr, Tom LoBianco, Holly Yan and Jim Sciutto, CNN
The media has nothing else to do except carry on like it is the verge of World War III?
January 13, 2016
By Barbara Starr, Tom LoBianco, Holly Yan and Jim Sciutto, CNN
A video aired (click here) Wednesday by Iranian state television shows an American sailor apologizing for entering Iranian waters, an embarrassing development for a U.S. administration trying to paint the service members' quick release as a diplomatic victory.
"It was a mistake that was our fault and we apologize for our mistake," said the U.S sailor, who was identified by Iran's Press TV as the commander. "It was a misunderstanding. We did not mean to go into Iranian territorial water. The Iranian behavior was fantastic while we were here. We thank you very much for your hospitality and your assistance."...
I think they are lousy boats. Why are our soldiers having problems with the boats?
April 5, 2007
By Sarah Lyall
London, Thursday, April 5 — Iran on Thursday morning (click here) released the 15 British sailors and marines it seized at sea nearly two weeks ago, resolving a diplomatic impasse with what Iran’s president called a “gift” to the British people.
In announcing his intentions on Wednesday, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, said that although Iran had every right to try the Britons on charges of trespassing in Iranian territorial waters, it would instead forgive them and allow them to go home.
The captives met with the British ambassador to Iran late Wednesday night, the Foreign Office said. But a spokesman said they were still in Iranian custody and that their travel
arrangements were still being made.
About 7 a.m. Thursday in Tehran (4:30 a.m. in London), the Britons arrived at the airport for an 8 a.m. commercial flight to London, Reuters said. Shortly before 8:30, Iran Radio reported the plane had left....
These issues occur from time to time.
Why not talk to the former Secretary Clinton about this because she was very successful when Americans were in a bind in Iran. Forbid, Secretary Clinton actually hog the spot light to make her expertise known when it comes to such issues with Iran.
I think they are lousy boats. Why are our soldiers having problems with the boats?
April 5, 2007
By Sarah Lyall
London, Thursday, April 5 — Iran on Thursday morning (click here) released the 15 British sailors and marines it seized at sea nearly two weeks ago, resolving a diplomatic impasse with what Iran’s president called a “gift” to the British people.
In announcing his intentions on Wednesday, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, said that although Iran had every right to try the Britons on charges of trespassing in Iranian territorial waters, it would instead forgive them and allow them to go home.
The captives met with the British ambassador to Iran late Wednesday night, the Foreign Office said. But a spokesman said they were still in Iranian custody and that their travel
arrangements were still being made.
About 7 a.m. Thursday in Tehran (4:30 a.m. in London), the Britons arrived at the airport for an 8 a.m. commercial flight to London, Reuters said. Shortly before 8:30, Iran Radio reported the plane had left....
These issues occur from time to time.
Why not talk to the former Secretary Clinton about this because she was very successful when Americans were in a bind in Iran. Forbid, Secretary Clinton actually hog the spot light to make her expertise known when it comes to such issues with Iran.
