British naval personnel

Iran Seeks Goodwill Gesture From Britain

Dinka — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 09:26:48 -0500

Iran's ambassador to Britain has called on London to respond with goodwill to Tehran's release of 15 British naval personnel it had held captive for two weeks.

British Navy To Review Naval Crew's Seizure

Dinka — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 11:34:46 -0500

The British Royal Navy has begun a review of the circumstances leading to the capture of 15 of its service personnel by Iran. The Defense Ministry said rules of engagement, procedures, and equipment will be analyzed. The 15 arrived in Britain on April 5 after being held in Iran for two weeks.

Blair Says 15 Britons Freed Without Negotiations

Dinka — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:10:36 -0500

British Prime Minister Tony Blair today hailed the return to Britain of the 15 service personnel who had been held by Iran. Blair told reporters in London that their release had been secured "without any deal" or negotiation.

Iran Lauds Britain's 'Change Of Tone' In Detainee Standoff

Dinka — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:22:09 -0500

Iranian parliament speaker Gholam Ali Haddad-Adel today said Britain was taking "more appropriate action" to end the dispute over Tehran's detention of the British naval personnel in the Persian Gulf on March 23.

Iranian Media Say All British Personnel 'Confessed'

Dinka — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:27:50 -0500

After Iranian television showed British naval personnel saying they had entered Iranian territory without permission when they were detained, state-run media say that all 15 being held by Tehran have confessed to illegally entering Iran's waters.