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Brits Detained by Iran: What's It Like?

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As Tony Blair hints at drawing a tougher line over Iran's detention of 15 British troops, it occurs to us ... this has happened before. In June of 2004, Iran captured six British marines and two sailors. Tehran let them go three days later, but only after mock executions and a visit to what they were told were their own graves. We have no way to know if that's happening this time, but former Royal Marine Scott Fallon was one of those captured in 2004. He's agreed to talk with us today ... and take your questions about his ordeal.

Scott Cameron

1:05 PM ET | 03-27-2007 | permalink

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What I'd like to know is why HMS Cornwall was not positioned between Iranian waters and the ship its boats were searching? Or why wasn't it circling the area? Its captain must have known of the potential for intervention by Iranian forces, based on past history, he has a duty to protect his crew members when they are in harm's way. I haven't heard any discussion on this topic.

Sent by Andrew Simpkins | 4:14 PM ET | 03-30-2007

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