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10 U.S. sailors in Iranian custody
CNN ^ | 1/12/2016 | By Barbara Starr, Jim Sciutto and Jim Acosta,

Posted on 01/12/2016 2:26:41 PM PST by Signalman

Washington (CNN)Ten American sailors are in Iranian custody after two small U.S. naval craft apparently briefly entered Iranian territorial waters, a U.S. senior defense official said Tuesday.

The official, however, expects the situation to be resolved quickly. A senior administration official said there is nothing to indicate this was anything hostile on the part of any entity in Iran, adding that the U.S. has received high-level assurances that the sailors will be released promptly.

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told CNN's Jake Tapper that President Barack Obama will be in touch with members of Congress about the incident.

"Certainly, everybody should be aware of the fact we have been in touch with the Iranians and they have assured us that our sailors are safe and that they'll be allowed to continue their journey promptly," Earnest said.

A U.S. official said the sailors may be spending the night in Iran, and it's not expected that they would depart until after daylight.

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To: Angels27

I hope and pray they are not held for that long. But, I suspect they will be released within a couple days.


101 posted on 01/12/2016 4:23:22 PM PST by Timpanagos1
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To: Signalman

It’s all part of Soetoro’s Iran deal. The Iranians demanded littoral patrol boats and instruction on how to use them..


102 posted on 01/12/2016 4:27:04 PM PST by cardinal4 (Certified Islamophobe)
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To: Timpanagos1

If we get them back, will we get the boats back?


103 posted on 01/12/2016 4:29:18 PM PST by umgud
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To: Broker
Sailors Rules of Engagement ?

Are micromanaged by either the White Hut or a Pentagon Desk Jockey scared of the White Hut and ask permissions. Been that way since LBJ likely with the exception of the Reagan years. Yes even the Bushes kept their noses in micromanaging operations.

No overlapping security? No strength in depth?

Assets spread way too thin for task involved.A previous example? Having the USS Cole away from fleet unable to fuel at sea from a USNS Oiler or a larger ship in company rather than a questionable port with little security came at a cost. Again those decisions come down from DC. DC knew Cole was at risk and failed to warn the Captain.

JV team is USA!!!!!

No it's JV is the Doofus in Chief and his appointed & Congress approved Secretaries of Incompetence. Been that way since LBJ again with the exception of the Reagan years. The officers and enlisted know in their military minds what needs to be done. Their civilian bosses lack a spine & refuse to allow our troops in all branches to do their jobs. They are far more concerned that Fags are happy at the cost of all services morale and that Butches get promotions to high ranks.

104 posted on 01/12/2016 4:36:00 PM PST by cva66snipe ((Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?))
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To: All

Iran remembers the last time they took US hostages an they don’t want a repeat. I bet Val Jar’s filthy fingers are in this..


105 posted on 01/12/2016 4:42:41 PM PST by newnhdad (Our new motto: USA, it was fun while it lasted.)
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To: dfwgator

It’s probably time to revive Hodding Carter, too..


106 posted on 01/12/2016 4:44:11 PM PST by cardinal4 (Certified Islamophobe)
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To: tanknetter
RHIBs, the smaller patrol (variation on the USCG Defender Class) or riverine warfare boats. Possibly the Mk.Vs the SEALs use, but at 10 Sailors between two boats it’s unlikely any SEALs were aboard

True. Even a Liberty Launch takes a crew of three. Coxun, Bow Hook {Bosun aka driver} and an Engineman. That boat likely had at least two Gunner-mates, a Coxun, and engineman, and junior grade officer.

My question would be was the breakdown a result of maintenance deferred due to lack of funds, parts, or time due to not enough relief boats to rotate for maintenance.

107 posted on 01/12/2016 4:44:27 PM PST by cva66snipe ((Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?))
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To: umgud

I’m don’t think Iran has to give the boats back. They were captured in Iranian waters.


108 posted on 01/12/2016 4:47:01 PM PST by Timpanagos1
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To: cva66snipe

Coxun is driver alao a Bosun. Bowhook position is a Bosun who does deck work.


109 posted on 01/12/2016 4:48:52 PM PST by cva66snipe ((Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?))
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To: Signalman

State of the Union.... turns into State of Denial... Obama is delusional


110 posted on 01/12/2016 4:59:55 PM PST by Typical_Whitey (Obama has destroyed the office of the presidency.)
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To: skeeter

I heard it on the radio. I Googled and this was the first thing I saw:

http://digg.com/2016/navy-sailors-iran-detained

I just heard an old Navy guy call Levin & say it’s next to impossible for those ships to

a:Lose all power

b: Be so far off course as to be in Iranian territory.

This is obviously a clandestine op gone bad. It reminds me of Francis Gary Powers.


111 posted on 01/12/2016 5:05:19 PM PST by Forgotten Amendments (Nessie ... Sasquatch ... The Free Syrian Army ...)
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To: Signalman

Probably out conducting seashore house hunting for Obama.


112 posted on 01/12/2016 5:08:17 PM PST by TADSLOS (Trump has sizzle, but Cruz is the real deal. - Jim Robinson 01/11/16)
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To: Signalman
not to worry Obie has it ALL under control




113 posted on 01/12/2016 5:19:05 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><> GO CRUZ!!!!)
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To: Signalman

Watch Obutthole ignore this completely, in his state of the union address.


114 posted on 01/12/2016 5:26:27 PM PST by Windflier (Pitchforks and torches ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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To: Signalman

Obama will take credit for getting them back.


115 posted on 01/12/2016 5:28:18 PM PST by Big Horn (Rebuild the GOP to a conservative party)
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To: Signalman

These dumb bastards. We are about to release 150 billion dollars to these SOBs. They grabbed our guys to be sure they get it.

We’re so stupid.

I bet a year’s salary that they will not release our guy tomorrow.


116 posted on 01/12/2016 5:33:35 PM PST by nikos1121
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To: PGR88
DAY 1 - and counting.

My count has 2549 days and counting ...

117 posted on 01/12/2016 5:37:29 PM PST by bIlluminati (Who is Horatio Bunce?)
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To: Windflier
Watch Obutthole ignore this completely, in his state of the union address.

Look, this mission, these "sailors" and these boats probably don't officially exist. Obama can't say too much.

In fact, we should all just shut up. This is not 1979. This was a clandestine op that went bad. Hopefully, they'll just ask a few questions, let them go, and keep the boats & their top secret gadgets. If the chickenhawks start howling they will be highly irresponsible.

118 posted on 01/12/2016 5:43:04 PM PST by Forgotten Amendments (Nessie ... Sasquatch ... The Free Syrian Army ...)
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To: Forgotten Amendments

I just wrote a long post on that possibility, thought about it, deleted it. Good call- I agree.


119 posted on 01/12/2016 5:46:20 PM PST by Riley (The Fourth Estate is the Fifth Column.)
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To: Riley

You made the better call. I’ll be flamed ;)


120 posted on 01/12/2016 5:48:01 PM PST by Forgotten Amendments (Nessie ... Sasquatch ... The Free Syrian Army ...)
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