US Navy criticises sailors captured in Iranian waters
Footage of the US sailors surrendering was broadcast on Iranian TV Weak leadership, poor judgment and a lack of "warfighting toughness" led to the capture of 10 US sailors by Iran in the Gulf in January, the US Navy says. They were detained after their boats entered Iranian territorial waters, but were quickly released. Six officers and three sailors have since been disciplined or face action. The US Navy also said Iran violated international law by impeding the vessels' "innocent passage"./ The two boats were travelling from Kuwait to ...
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