Oh, not again! Iranian navy detains five Britons on yacht in Gulf

Oberon · 11-30-09, 07:09 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8387469.stm

At least it's not a Royal Navy vessel this time...

Skybird · 11-30-09, 08:15 PM

A British yacht, strange. I would have understoo it if they would have caught a yacht from Switzerland - but a British again, some of their most trustworthy dhimmis?

Maybe Gaddafhi has demanded some kind of a monopole until the end of the year to belittle the Swiss?

Reece · 11-30-09, 08:16 PM

Typical Iranian arrogance, as if they were a threat to their country,

it's pure politics, hopefully they are released soon!

Schroeder · 12-01-09, 06:11 AM

Sabre rattling of it's finest. Someone is really trying to piss us of. Some small kids they are.

Stealth Hunter · 12-01-09, 05:48 PM

Hey yeah- out of my curiosity, why exactly were they yachting around there anyway? I mean, they know that region has problems, they know that as foreigners it's probably not a good idea to be messing around so close out there... yet they did anyway. So does anybody know?

This is almost as hilarious as those hikers who wandered over into Iran. Again, you know the region as a whole has problems, you know that as foreigners it's probably not a good idea to be wandering around there, yet you do anyway and are shocked when something happens to you... why lol? You willingly did it, you had better expect the consequences. Next time, pick someplace less hostile to hike, like the Alps or Rocky Mountains. And the same goes for these yachters. Next time, pick someplace less hostile to sail. The planet is covered in 3/4ths water, so it's not like there aren't plenty of safer places you can.

Dowly · 12-01-09, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

Hey yeah- out of my curiosity, why exactly were they yachting around there anyway? I mean, they know that region has problems, they know that as foreigners it's probably not a good idea to be messing around so close out there... yet they did anyway. So does anybody know?

This is almost as hilarious as those hikers who wandered over into Iran. Again, you know the region as a whole has problems, you know that as foreigners it's probably not a good idea to be wandering around there, yet you do anyway and are shocked when something happens to you... why lol? You willingly did it, you had better expect the consequences. Next time, pick someplace less hostile to hike, like the Alps or Rocky Mountains. And the same goes for these yachters. Next time, pick someplace less hostile to sail. The planet is covered in 3/4ths water, so it's not like there aren't plenty of safer places you can.

Eeeexactly!

XabbaRus · 12-01-09, 06:32 PM

Well why not?

If you read the article it sounds like they had drifted into Iranian waters.

Also the Iranian navy aren't averse to pulling the old 'in our waters trick' are they?

If they messed up they messed up. No need to get holier than thou about it?

Schroeder · 12-01-09, 06:52 PM

The german news says that they wanted to take part in the regatta Dubai-Muscat. The boat is part of a sailing project Sail Bahrain.

nikimcbee · 12-01-09, 06:55 PM

They just need bigger deck guns on their yacht

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Stealth Hunter · 12-02-09, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

They just need bigger deck guns on their yacht

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How about anti-missile defenses? They're going to need some way to fend off the shore batteries.

12-02-09, 02:40 AM

Maybe next year these guys can try the coast of Somalia, and when they get into trouble . .
They're on their own.

Jimbuna · 12-02-09, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8387469.stm

At least it's not a Royal Navy vessel this time...

It certainly wouldn't be the Royal Yacht either

Oberon · 12-02-09, 07:38 AM

Aaaand, they're released:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8389946.stm

The Tehran correspondent summed it up quite well:

Quote:

"I understand this release was agreed at the very highest level in Iran.
There is a high level of paranoia amongst some Iranian officials - they do worry that anybody in their territorial waters is spying.
The moment you take to the waters in any kind of boat off the Iranian coast, you are liable to be swooped on. They have a natural inclination to believe, particularly, anyone British must be doing something devious.
So the Iranians would have had to check that out. Then there is bound to have been a political calculation as well, over the question: "Is there any mileage in this for us?"
Obviously they have decided there is not."

Reece · 12-02-09, 08:23 AM

Excellent news, I bet they and their loved ones are doing some celebrating!!

Blacklight · 12-02-09, 03:22 PM

It would help their legitimacy if the Iranian government didn't consider that ENTIRE waterway as THEIR waters. They have a habit of "detaining" ships from "International" waters while CLAIMING that the ships are in THEIR waters.

11-30-09, 07:09 PM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Oh, not again! Iranian navy detains five Britons on yacht in Gulf http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8387469.stm At least it's not a Royal Navy vessel this time...

11-30-09, 08:15 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,626 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	A British yacht, strange. I would have understoo it if they would have caught a yacht from Switzerland - but a British again, some of their most trustworthy dhimmis? Maybe Gaddafhi has demanded some kind of a monopole until the end of the year to belittle the Swiss? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-30-09, 08:16 PM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,709 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Typical Iranian arrogance, as if they were a threat to their country, it's pure politics, hopefully they are released soon! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

12-01-09, 06:11 AM	#4
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Sabre rattling of it's finest. Someone is really trying to piss us of. Some small kids they are. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

12-01-09, 06:32 PM	#7
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Well why not? If you read the article it sounds like they had drifted into Iranian waters. Also the Iranian navy aren't averse to pulling the old 'in our waters trick' are they? If they messed up they messed up. No need to get holier than thou about it? __________________

12-01-09, 05:48 PM	#5
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Hey yeah- out of my curiosity, why exactly were they yachting around there anyway? I mean, they know that region has problems, they know that as foreigners it's probably not a good idea to be messing around so close out there... yet they did anyway. So does anybody know? This is almost as hilarious as those hikers who wandered over into Iran. Again, you know the region as a whole has problems, you know that as foreigners it's probably not a good idea to be wandering around there, yet you do anyway and are shocked when something happens to you... why lol? You willingly did it, you had better expect the consequences. Next time, pick someplace less hostile to hike, like the Alps or Rocky Mountains. And the same goes for these yachters. Next time, pick someplace less hostile to sail. The planet is covered in 3/4ths water, so it's not like there aren't plenty of safer places you can.

12-01-09, 06:52 PM	#8
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	The german news says that they wanted to take part in the regatta Dubai-Muscat. The boat is part of a sailing project Sail Bahrain. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	They just need bigger deck guns on their yacht. __________________

12-02-09, 02:40 AM	#11
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Maybe next year these guys can try the coast of Somalia, and when they get into trouble . . They're on their own.

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,709 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Excellent news, I bet they and their loved ones are doing some celebrating!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

12-02-09, 03:22 PM	#15
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	It would help their legitimacy if the Iranian government didn't consider that ENTIRE waterway as THEIR waters. They have a habit of "detaining" ships from "International" waters while CLAIMING that the ships are in THEIR waters. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"