Iran seizes 10 US sailors on patrol.

[+and-then]

http://americanactionnews.com/articles/breaking-iran-seizes-navy-vessels-obama-cowers

And our dear leader is quick to reassure us that Iran has no hostile intent. I wonder what it would take to make him grow a spine.

[Ashotep]

I thought one of the boats was having problems and they drifted into Iranian territory and we are getting them back.

Too bad they won't release other Americans they are holding. Which they might not return these guys if it wasn't for the fact it would be an act of war. Well if we had a different president it might be.

[+and-then]

I thought one of the boats was having problems and they drifted into Iranian territory and we are getting them back.

Too bad they won't release other Americans they are holding. Which they might not return these guys if it wasn't for the fact it would be an act of war. Well if we had a different president it might be.

That is the story the administration is putting forward. Frankly I no longer believe anything they say - nothing. The timing is suspect as well. Last year they grabbed a couple of merchant ships and held hostages (guests) for a few days. It will certainly be interesting to hear the details IF the sailors are willing to leak. My guess is that if the story is inaccurate they will be threatened not to rock the boat.

[+OverSword]

Hussein can't be out of office soon enough. What a foreign policy disaster this administration has been. For that matter what a domestic policy disaster this administration has been.

[Sir Wearer of Hats]

So much for thawing tensions between the US and Iran.

[Thorvir]

The US has owed Iran some powerful comeuppance since 1979. And every time they do this, they keep ticking a counter on that eventuality. If only we had a leader that would lead for a change, maybe we can have this settled once and for all.

[+and-then]

So much for thawing tensions between the US and Iran.

If the administration isn't telling the whole truth then it makes me question what action the Iranian leaders will take next. They seem to be actively trying to humiliate an American president while they have a chance.

[Thorvir]

If the administration isn't telling the whole truth then it makes me question what action the Iranian leaders will take next. They seem to be actively trying to humiliate an American president while they have a chance.

Obama's incompetence and laziness and apologism (is that a word?) empower the enemies of the US.

[EEHC]

Not a big deal if the sailors are released ASAP.

Edited January 13, 2016 by EEHC

[kartikg]

Iran was just protecting it's border I don't see any fault in it.

[+and-then]

Iran was just protecting it's border I don't see any fault in it.

Protecting a waterway from 2 small boats? I could see justification for boarding and inspection then seeing them on their way but they seized them. It remains to be seen if they will actually be released in a few hours.

[.ZZ.]

I've seen some reports about the boats having mechanical issues and they were dead in the water and drifted.

2 boats were disabled due to mechanical problems? That's hard to believe. 1 boat may have had a problem and the other stayed with it as an escort? Too many questions.

I just hope they are released soon with their vessels.

[Black Red Devil]

So the two boats drifted into Iranian waters because one had a mechanical problem and the usual culprits here were already calling for WWIII?!!

[Deleted]

They are free anyway now, so Obama did his job. I wonder , if Iran was a NATO member like Turkey they would have shot the boat.

Edited January 13, 2016 by hellwyr

[Ashotep]

You know if only one of the boats was having engine problems why didn't the other boat tow them. Might have been slow but they wouldn't have drifted into Iranian waters. Was this a poke at Iran?

[kartikg]

Protecting a waterway from 2 small boats? I could see justification for boarding and inspection then seeing them on their way but they seized them. It remains to be seen if they will actually be released in a few hours.

That's between neutral or friendly countries . Iran doesn't trust USA because of spying and sabotaging their nuclear reactors so this is quite normal.

[EEHC]

Iran Frees U.S. Sailors Swiftly As Diplomacy Smoothes Waters:

Reuters Link: http://www.reuters.c...N0UR0K120160113

Edited January 13, 2016 by EEHC

[ellapenella]

http://americanactio...ls-obama-cowers

And our dear leader is quick to reassure us that Iran has no hostile intent. I wonder what it would take to make him grow a spine.

did they let them go yet? this is B.S . I want to hear our President tell them he is demanding them to..... Free our Soldiers now. Free our Soldiers Iran ! Let them go.

[EEHC]

did they let them go yet? this is B.S . I want to hear our President tell them he is demanding them to..... Free our Soldiers now. Free our Soldiers Iran ! Let them go.

Did you read the post above?

They were released this morning, as promised. The IRGC investigated the cause of their drifting into Iranian waters and confirmed it was accidental. Case closed.

Edited January 13, 2016 by EEHC

[.ZZ.]

I thought the "surrender" was a disgrace.

US sailors on their knees with their hands behind their heads?

What are their weapons for? Decoration?

And when the LT. that was commanding, gushed at how well they were treated and admitted fault.

This would never have happened when I was in the US Navy.

Then SoS John Kerry thanks the Iranians!

Edited January 13, 2016 by ZZ430

[Ashotep]

I thought the "surrender" was a disgrace.

US sailors on their knees with their hands behind their heads?

What are their weapons for? Decoration?

And when the LT. that was commanding, gushed at how well they were treated and admitted fault.

This would never have happened when I was in the US Navy.

Then SoS John Kerry thanks the Iranians!

Sometimes I wonder if this was done on purpose so our government could say "Look what happens when diplomacy is applied" in an effort to make Trump not look so good to Americans. If only one of those boats was disabled there is no reason they couldn't have towed it or if no rope push it. I would have certainly tried something before I would have let it drift into Iranian waters. Something doesn't smell right about this.

[SHaYap]

I'll just reserve my opinion until the Hollywood version is released ...

~

[.ZZ.]

Sometimes I wonder if this was done on purpose so our government could say "Look what happens when diplomacy is applied" in an effort to make Trump not look so good to Americans. If only one of those boats was disabled there is no reason they couldn't have towed it or if no rope push it. I would have certainly tried something before I would have let it drift into Iranian waters. Something doesn't smell right about this.

I've been thinking just that myself Ashotep.

Of course the remaining boat should have able to tow the disabled one. If nothing else take them aboard and get to a safe place. Are we now going to hear that their radios were also "disabled"?

The whole thing stinks of politics!

[EEHC]

I thought the "surrender" was a disgrace.

US sailors on their knees with their hands behind their heads?

What are their weapons for? Decoration?

Who would throw his life away in such a foolish manner? The sailors were outnumbered and knew they were at fault. This was accidental.

The incident was quickly resolved, as should be, sailors were well-treated and now everybody will go back home and see their wives and kids.

Edited January 13, 2016 by EEHC

[+and-then]

Who would throw his life away in such a foolish manner? The sailors were outnumbered and knew they were at fault. This was accidental.

The incident was quickly resolved, as should be, sailors were well-treated and now everybody will go back home and see their wives and kids.

The point here is that Iran should have simply confirmed they were non hostile and allowed them to go on their way in international waters. Unless someone is saying that both these boats were disabled at the same time. That said, I am glad they were released because had they been kept for months, Obama would have done nothing to secure their release.