LOL! Maybe the BBC will hire Ted Kopple to start a new Nightline show.
Posted on 03/30/2007 6:31:31 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
EU foreign ministers support British position and warn of 'appropriate measures' if 15 sailors and marines not released
The EU threatened to act against Iran last night if it did not immediately and unconditionally release the 15 British sailors and marines it has been holding for more than a week. EU foreign ministers meeting in Bremen, Germany, threatened "appropriate measures" if Tehran did not let the group go, supporting Britain's position that the crew had been in Iraqi waters when they were seized eight days ago. The ministers did not spell out what measures would be taken, but British diplomats hoped they would involve an escalating array of punitive steps.
The tough statement was the kind of direct rebuke Britain had sought in vain from the UN security council on Thursday night when, in the face of resistance from Russia and others, the council only expressed concern but threatened no action. Despite the EU statement, prospects for a quick resolution to the crisis dwindled yesterday after another propaganda video and letter featuring more dubious confessions and apologies by the captives. The only glimmer of hope for a quick diplomatic solution was a note presented yesterday to Britain's ambassador in Tehran, portrayed by Iranian officials as conciliatory, which bore some resemblance to a letter sent shortly before the end of a similar drama in 2004.
The letter restated that the British naval patrol was in Iranian waters when it was intercepted by boats of the Iranian revolutionary guard, which Britain denies. But unlike previous Iranian pronouncements it did not demand an apology, just a guarantee it would not happen again.
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nope. Europe is a vagina on life support.
EU sanctions would actually really hurt Iran considering the they are Iran's main trading partner.
Appropriate measures? What is that suppose to mean? No wonder Iran laughs at us.
Poor Iran... what will they do without the French Wines and white flags.
First they will send an angry retter. And if that does not work they will send a very angry retter by registered mail
"I can't believe my eyes!! Has Europe suddenly grown a spine?"
Well, some cartilage anyway. We need to let the Euros as well as the Iraniansstew in their juices for a while. My hope is the Europeans will be driven to grow up, and my guess is the Iranians will believe no matter how often they poke the old caged lion it will do nothing. Even a flee biten old lion can take a paw swipe when the flies buzz too much.
Iran will fold soon is my prediction. It doesn't have the cards, and I suspect the EU will act, if need be.
Maybe they will hold their breath?
Germany?,whay to go Germany;)
Tough statement? Appropriate measures? They also just refused a British request for a trade embargo.
Hey Viva EU. It sure is a hell of a lot more than Nancy and the Nancy Boys in the House could manage.
Why would the EU act when they don't do anything about car-burning JIHADISTS in their very heartland? I don't think they'll do more than send a harsh letter.
I wonder what Europe means by "threatens action". Do they mean they will stamp their feet and whine loudly?
LOL! Maybe the BBC will hire Ted Kopple to start a new Nightline show.
Yeah right, sure whatever you say......you ain't going to do crap.
It's interesting that I know Fred Thompson's view current events because he comments on them as events happen. I havent heard anything from the other candidates in either party.
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