As is being reported by the AP a British marine (one of the 15 being held captive) appeared on the Irani's Arabic language TV and apologized for entering Irani waters, without permission, (according to published reports, and GPS readings, the British ship was at least 1 mile outside of Irani Territorial waters).
I am sure the young marine, is real sincere in his apology, and was not coerced or threatened at all by his captors. Although he appears to not have been physically harmed, what you don't see is what is off camera (read a couple of AK-47 pointed at his head from a distance), or what was said to him prior to his appearence.
I hope the Irani's come to their senses soon, and release (unharmed) these sailors and marines soon, but given the whack job's that they are, they will probably want something in return. I don't see this ending anytime soon. The Irani's are getting what they want, some press and attention.
Maybe a tomahawk or ten might make the Irani's think a little differently.
--gfo
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