This should be an act of war, but given the current political climate, Blair will probably apologize to Iran while facing Mecca.
Iranian naval vessels on Friday seized 15 British sailors and marines who had boarded a merchant ship in Iraqi waters of the Persian Gulf, British and U.S. officials said. Britain immediately protested the detentions, which come at a time of high tension between the West and Iran.
In London, the British government summoned the Iranian ambassador to the Foreign Office and demanded “the immediate and safe return of our people and equipment.” Iran had no immediate comment.
