Iran... ok, now we have a problem.

[elSicomoro]

Ah, the return of the Wise Alkie Sage!

It has to be some sort of misunderstanding. Or maybe the Iranians figured the British were an easy target. I figure worst case scenario, this will be like that situation we had in China early in the Bush administration.

[Griff]

Actually they did this to the Brits a little while back, gave back the people, kept the boats. If only Maggie Thatcher were in charge, then we'd get some action!

[richlevy]

Originally Posted by sycamore

Or maybe the Iranians figured the British were an easy target.

I'm sure that in some neocon watering holes they're saying that this is because the British started withdrawing from Iraq.

With us juggling Iraq and Afghanistan, I hope the British aren't expecting a lot of help from the US.

[bluesdave]

Originally Posted by richlevy

With us juggling Iraq and Afghanistan, I hope the British aren't expecting a lot of help from the US.

Rich, the US is not the only country to have troops in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Sure you have the majority, but you *are* the world's greatest military power. Bush could not have gone into Afghanistan and Iraq without British support, so you guys do owe them support, and recognition. Blair is on the way out, so this is why British troops are being reduced - note: not withdrawn. You can hate Bush all you like, but please remember that British troops have died supporting their country's ally, the USA.