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- 15 British Royal Navy personnel seized on March 23, 2007
- Iran claims personnel strayed into their waters
- British forces claimed to have been in Iraqi waters
- A British investigation determined that the Cornwall was in disputed waters
- Hostages were detained for 12 days
- The 15 personnel were released on April 4, 2007
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The 2007 Iran hostage crisis began when Iran detained 15 British sailors in the Persian Gulf. The soldiers were stationed aboard the HMS Cornwall, when they were surrounded by the Navy of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. The British ship had been sailing in disputed waters, and were subsequently detained off the Iraq-Iran coast.
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"On the occasion of the birthday of the great prophet, and for the occasion of the passing of Christ, I say the Islamic Republic government and the Iranian people — with all powers and legal right to put the soldiers on trial — forgave those 15. This pardon is a gift to the British people"— Israeli President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad -
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2007 Iran Hostage Crisis Questions
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were there any gay hostages / survivors in Mumbai terror attack? 3 AnswersSince homosexual desire and conduct are still illegal in India (though it does not seem to be prosecuted as often), it is probably safe to assume you would neve... read more -
Does anyone have the name of the Binghamton, New York hostages? 2 AnswersThe shooter was among the dead. His name was Jiverly Wong (aliases - Jiverly Voong and Linh Phat Voong) and was 41 or 42 years old. A 72 year old teacher at t... read more -
Was the Iran firing of the Shabab 3, a test of strength? 1 AnswerIf you're refering to the launch of the Shabab-3 yesterday, then no, it's not a "test" of strength" ... It's a "show of force". "Test of Strength" is when you'... read more -
Will Russia impose sanctions against Iran? 1 AnswerWell Russia alone cannot impose sanctions against Iran. It can withdraw the current trades in between both countries. To impose sanctions all the Vito countrie... read more
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