That is a good concept but the last I checked the navy usually does not do unto others. This kind deed will not stop Iran from attacking Israel or anyone they want.They should have been left with the pirates.Is Obama going to now write them a strongly worded letter saying we saved you so stand down on your nukes...and they will say okay?
No decent sailor is ever going to abandon a fellow mariner in distress -- even an enemy -- if he can render assistance without danger to himself or his vessel.
You’ve never been in the sea services, then. You don’t leave sailors - even enemies - in the hands of the sea or pirates. It’s - not - done.