Iran has kidnapped 15 british navy personnel

[kawakid]

Just heard the breaking news.

Have no idea why they didn't fight back.

This could be the excuse for an attack on Iran.

The Iranian government has recently changed and is more hard line.

Hope the lads are okay.
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[Jull]

The last time Iran did this they paraded the troops on tv (which they're not supposed to do) and later during the night took them blindfolded to a ditch and loaded up their AK47's, making the troops believe they were about to be executed. They were safely returned.

Hope they get back safe (through diplomatic terms preferably)

Thinking of them and their loved ones.

[craigie b]

This sudden attack on our navy couldn't possibly be in relation to this by any chance......

[Mister James]

[craigie b]

[pwntifex]

Aw crap.
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[plugger147]

Reckon bush is happy as a dog with 2 dicks, bet he's on the phone right now with the old "cummon tony lets get in there and get your guys back, I'll go in with ya".
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[kawakid]

Thing is, Britain wasn't itching for a war, the US was.

However if our troops are not returned, we are going to be involved in another war. Hopefully there will be no ground war and it will just be an air war. I could see Iranian military targets including nuclear sites being hit, I don't envisage a ground invasion.

However I don't see our air force having the strength to do this by ourselves, so perhaps the Americans will help, if not the Israelis.
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[plugger147]

I agree with you completely thats why the yanks would be so happy they have been itching to go in but don't want to go alone this situation is going to give them what they need if it's not resolved quickly, somebody to take the blame, us.

And where would the Israelis get their backing from???
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[binge]

Probably another opportunity for them to call my Dad back up for war.
The cheeky fuckers send him a one way train ticket, A Kit List, and directions how to get to the Camp every time a "war" breaks out.

Bring back Maggy!
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[killa]

[zaknafien]

[binge]

[craigie b]

Killa: the navy has had many ships decomissioned and the entire fleet has been basically scaled down to a ridiculous low amount due to Labour.

An interesting fact is that a few month back army numbers dropped below 100 000 ish, which meant in the eyes of Nato the UK no longer had what would be considered an army but a defensive force.

[Mister James]

[Dalemac]

I say we should bring back the days when britain had the capabilities to defeat the 2nd and 3rd largest sea forces in the world, if both attacked together.


Was along time ago, but the british navy was the backbone of the british empire. Thats how it should still be today, and im pretty sure none of this terrorism would be around if we ruled the oceans either.
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[cestrian]

[Mister James]

As long as we have interests overseas (ie. as long as we have an industrialised society) we will need warships to defend our nation.

Don't worry though, Blair has finally taken action! (Drum roll please!)

He's sent the Iranians a stiffly-worded message! We've as good as won the war already!

[Liam_]

[Skudd]

We should make sure our borders are tighter than a budgies chuffer. No one in unless we want them in and bugger the rest of the world. let them all kill each other, over populate and starve, shag monkey's and die or pray to someone and kill someone who doesn't pray the way they do.
When are we going to learn that we are a small island who can't help each and every country who decides that they want to fight each other. as for refugees, yes we should help some of them, not all of them and if I was in fear of my life in my own country I would put up with poor accommodation crap food and boredom if it meant I was alive.If they don't like it go somewhere else that they do like. Now immigration should be for the benefit of this country only. if someone in this country can do the same job then the immigrant doesn't get in. And the lazy slackers in this country who can reproduce but not work, tough, work or nothing on the table.
We should look after this country first and foremost. stop the mob rule, make the streets safe for all. When we have done all that, then go and help others.

That said I think the men and women in the forces are doing a good job and we should be proud of them.
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[cestrian]

Totally agree with that Skudd.

Just heard on Sky news that the Iranians intend to release the female sailor, (although she will probably prefer to 'stick it out' with her oppo's).

Should we admit to making a mistake to get our sailors back?

[JonB]

Hell no, Iran will succomb under pressure.
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[G]

I wonder if they were actually in Iranian waters?

I also wonder why surface craft in the local area weren't being tracked? Why weren't they aware hostiles were approaching?

Everything seems to have been rather deflected to 'nasty iran'.