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21/06/2004
Three British navy boats seized by Iran, reports claim
Three British navy vessels, manned by eight sailors, have been seized by Iran after entering its territorial waters, it has been reported today.
An Iranian military source, quoted by Reuters, said that the boats were held and the sailors arrested after an incident in the Shatt Al Arab channel which divides Iraq and Iran.
The MoD has not been able to confirm the reports as yet but is investigating the claims.
There are no further details at present.
(gmcg)
An Iranian military source, quoted by Reuters, said that the boats were held and the sailors arrested after an incident in the Shatt Al Arab channel which divides Iraq and Iran.
The MoD has not been able to confirm the reports as yet but is investigating the claims.
There are no further details at present.
(gmcg)
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