Yes, so the US troops captured by the Iranians in 2003. The US really taught the Iranians a lesson in that case didn't they! Similarly, noone has reacted to Iranian insurgent aid in Iraq. We 'limey poofters' have have been much tougher on terrorists and rogue states in the past than your governments have been.
I have to agree that you blokes are not 'poofters'. I also think that the Brits were in an impossible situation. If the HMS Cornwall had opened fire on the Iranians and not being able (I think) to engage all of the Iranians boats, they would have sacrificed the 16 personnel in the rubber boat. May have killed a few Iranians but lost their people.
I think the Brits know what they are doing and we may find out after this is resolved.
Sorry about that. I've just been feeling ornery for personal reasons recently so I decided to do some light trolling.
My prayers are up for the fifteen, but a nice airstrike on a couple of Iranian refineries would help too...
Cheers!
I dont think the Brits are poofters at all. In fact, I think the Iranians and indeed the world might be underestimating the UK. Ignore the negativity, America hasnt exactly been stalwart either-Sadr City is still standing, Qaddafi is still breathing and Somalia is still a hell hole. The Brits have stood with America time and time again. I think its time America stood with Britain for a change..
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I'm sure that your strong post will really frighten the Iranians now.
Your statements notwithstanding, your government will do nothing that even hints of force, so why be there?