Doing their job! The fishermen on that boat will never forget that the USN saved their lives.
I wonder how Ron Paul would view this use of American Taxpayer money....
Would he say that it is none of our business and not a legitimate use of the military for defensive purposes?
Talk about irony!!
I’m sure they would’ve done the same for our men.
Iran has been at war with the USA since they took our embassy. They have killed US citizens around the world. It is time that deaths come home to Iranian soil and at the hands of those that the Iranians have been attacking.
If Iran doesn't change its ways, Iranian blood will be spilled by others on Iranian soil.
The same principle of open sea lanes that has the Iranians thumping their chests with respect to the Straits of Hormuz, acted here as well. That’s the mission.
Their rescue by the U.S. Navy will probably be seen by Ironmydinnerjacket and his cronies as a ‘black eye’, and I suspect they may take out their embarrassment on these poor guys.
I learn on Deadliest catch than if ship is in trouble even if your enemy they help your behind LOL!
Well it is normal for pirates to allow their captives to radio for help, right?
This story stinks.
lol—— Like we’re going to pick up any good will from this. The Iranian Gov’t view this as stupid infidels being nice...a sign of weakness
Though I’ll bet the Iranian captives are very happy and maybe genuinely thankful.
The law of the sea has and should trump the stupidity of politicians.
Ahhh, but did the Navy provide halal meals and prayer rugs?
After repatriating the Iranians; it would only be right to hand the pirates over to the Iranian government for lawful prosecution and punishment. I’m sure they will get the proper due process and observation of their rights. /s
After closely examining the photo, I smell lying Iranian fishboat captain. Wish I was there to inspect the boat, it's fishing gear, and the fish hold.