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To: Hadean
The British officer then addresses the Iranian: “Please confirm that you are not intending to violate international law by unlawfully attempting to board the MV Stena.”

This reads like a Monty Python send up. This is the Royal Navy that not so long ago endured missile attacks and air raids and hung in there in the Falklands.

8 posted on 07/21/2019 5:21:11 PM PDT by robowombat (Orthodox)
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To: robowombat

“This is the Royal Navy that not so long ago endured missile attacks and air raids and hung in there in the Falklands.”

In only one generation the Royal Navy went from stud to impotent.


21 posted on 07/21/2019 6:11:50 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: robowombat

Even Monty Python couldn’t make this up.

Might as well take down the Lord Admiral Nelson monument at Trafalgar Square.


34 posted on 07/21/2019 7:43:23 PM PDT by TADSLOS (You know why you can enjoy a day at the Zoo? Because walls work.)
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