> I do believe that even if the Iranians were to decapitate these sailors...
I think Iran might find that easier said than done. British Sailors aren't exactly journalists or meek peace-loving humanitarian volunteers. They thrive on a bit of bovver and a spot of biffo and definitely don't like to wear orange jumpsuits. They enjoy warfare and are rather good at it -- have been for hundreds of years.
Capturing a dozen British Sailors is about as smart a move as taking a dozen Texas Rangers hostage, or keeping wolvarines as pets.
Someone in Tehran has made a dreadful mistake.
Yes I know they are not part of the EU. I was just stating who would help the Brits besides the US.
They are just applying the same insane strategy Hezbollah did last year.
Start a war via taking hostages where the other side, Israel, provides such a massive asskicking, but via muslim logic you declare yourself the winners.
We are not dealing with sane rational people here.