Keep that in mind when you think of the Iranian government....it is different factions fighting each other for dominance. The IRGC has seized these 15 on its own I will wager and now watch how the other factions react.
I think the cancellation of Adimanuts trip is part of the reaction of one faction.
Think about it this way...imagine a Special Operations branch of the Pentagon ...seizing 15 memebers of another countries military...on the eve of President Bush traveling to give a speech. The State Dept would have a cow...and want Bush to cancel.
This seizure is more of a slap at Adminanut and his faction than anything else.
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