Iran Releases Footage of U.S. Sailor Apologizing After Capture

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by JORDAN SCHACHTEL13 Jan 2016Washington, DC321

Iranian state-controlled news outlet Tasnim released video Wednesday afternoon that shows a U.S. sailor apologizing for purportedly infringing upon Tehran’s sovereignty.

On Tuesday, Iran seized two U.S. naval boats, arguing they illegally entered Iran’s territorial waters. The Pentagon said they encountered mechanical troubles, forcing their boats to go off course.

“It was a mistake, it was our fault, and we apologize for our mistake,” an unidentified sailor told the Iranian interviewer, who then asked him if his GPS system penetrated Iran. “I believe so,” he responded.

#Iran state TV showed a footage in which the commander of #US sailors made an apology. #navy #Pentagonpic.twitter.com/VCdjEZiY54

— Abas Aslani (@abasinfo) January 13, 2016

In another segment of the interview, the sailor held by the Iranians is asked, “How was the Iranian behavior with you?” He responds, “The Iranian behavior was fantastic while we were here. We thank you very much for your hospitality and your assistance.”

“Did you have special problem” with us, the interviewer asked. “We have no problem, sir,” the U.S. sailor responded.

Video: One of #US sailors says Iranians behavior with them was "fantastic" & they had no problem. #Iranpic.twitter.com/vgVlrkzdvh

— Abas Aslani (@abasinfo) January 13, 2016

Abas Aslani of Tehran’s Tasnim news Agency released more photos of the encounter on social media, which show the female sailor was forced to wear an Islamic hijab.

New pictures from #US sailors before being released by #Iran's #IRGC.pic.twitter.com/QRAbPG9EVy

— Abas Aslani (@abasinfo) January 13, 2016

Pictures from #US navy boats & sailors after being released by #Iran's #IRGC.pic.twitter.com/jlSzTk7kBi

— Abas Aslani (@abasinfo) January 13, 2016

Iran’s PressTV has also released extensive footage showing the sailors’ arrest and detention. In the video, Iranian soldiers are seen rummaging through American weapons and ammunition, and checking the sailors’ identities.

The naval crews were taken Tuesday evening as they were navigating the Persian Gulf in riverine boats while in an area between Bahrain and Kuwait, according to reports. President Obama would later deliver his State of the Union Address without mentioning the sailors held by Tehran.

The sailors were held overnight on Fari Island, where an Iran Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) base is situated.

The ten sailors are now safe at a U.S. military base in Qatar, according to U.S. officials. The sailors will be debriefed and receive a medical checkup, but there are no signs they were harmed, the official told AP.

John Kerry Thanks Iran for Releasing Kidnapped U.S. Sailors

The Associated Press

by CHARLIE SPIERING13 Jan 20160

Secretary of State John Kerry – who served in Vietnam – thanked Iran this morning for releasing the U.S. sailors that they detained yesterday.

“I want to express my gratitude to Iranian authorities for their cooperation ‎in swiftly resolving this matter,” Kerry said in a short statement.

He added that he was particularly attuned to the situation reminding the nation that he was “a former sailor myself” and understood the importance of Naval power.

Kerry signaled that the incident was not a sign of provocation, but rather a symbol of how the two countries could work together after Iranian nuclear deal.

“That this issue was resolved peacefully and efficiently is a testament to the critical role diplomacy plays in keeping our country safe, secure, and strong,” he said.

On Tuesday, hours before President Obama’s final State of the Union Address, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized two Navy vessels and abducted their crew, a total of nine men a one woman. IRGC officials confiscated the two Navy vessels and their GPS equipment, and held the soldiers overnight. Iranreleased the soldiers Wednesday morning, along with a series of photographs of the soldiers in captivity.

In addition to Kerry’s statement of gratitude to the Iranian government following the incident, the BBC reported that the United States government officially apologized to Iran for unnamed “unprofessional” acts by the American sailors alleged by the Iranian officials, though this report comes from Iranian officials and is yet to be corroborated by the United States.

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Could this be coming soon to a city, county, or a state near you???

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  Bren****** You first Abdula-Habebb Dumb-Ahhhsss!

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  May **** this is not a real sign. its photoshopped

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  Bren **** No, it is real b/c you can tell at the top right with the "H" in Shariah has the same light on it as the white part of the sign. Plus, if it were photo shopped, then the words would be darker and more crisp on the edges. I have called out several PS pics before but this one is genuine and more so, what these assholes believe.

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  May ********

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  Bre ****** What's funny is that they are "bold" in there belief of this bullshit and yet they are too cowardly to show their faces...haha?????

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  May ***** Noooo it is not like that. The notion of hijab and niqab is presented to women that they are so precious like jewels that its better to hide it so evil men eyes wont touch them. Basically, considering men as animals who cannot control their desires and women ONLY are somehow the responsible for that. And how come this notion is not challenged I have no clue.

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  Bre******* If woman are such "jewels" then why to do they take them in open fields and blow their brains out for no reason?????
  In Islam, woman are NOT respected whatsoever and they have very little, to no rights. They can't drive, go to work, go to school and if they are raped they need five male eyewitnesses to prove it. And, to add insult to injury, if they ARE raped, they are stoned to death for adultery???

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  May ****** Hahahah, you are mixing things up, allow me to correct your info. 1- although islam is a male dominating religion but it never allows anyone to blow anyone's else brain. this is just afghanistan 2- the driving thing is also not islam thing it is a KSA thing. 3- the 4 witnesses is required for both women and men. if a woman accuses her husband to cheat on her she must provide 4 witnesses and same thing if a man accuses his wife. the idea is not to encourage ppl to accuse each other falsely. stoning to death as horrible it is, is also for both women and men when the accusation of committing adultery is proved

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  May ******** I believe the customs and traditions of this region are so strong that it swolled the religion. Despite my despise but to be fair when the prophet came, he came with a motto of change is needed. those assholes who came after him, forgot the original spirit of the religion which is CHANGE and EVOLUTION and instead incorporated the religion within the traditions.

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  May ****** islam is completely gobbled by traditions. my personal opinion. i dont have studies to back me.

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  Brian P Smyth Mary, you are completely mistaken and you have your story backwards. The so called prophet mohamad was as ruthless and evil as the most hard core radical muslims cutting heads off of American journalist and innocent women and children. This is a religion of hate, death, destruction, tyranny and any other similar acronym. Their book calls for the death of unbelievers and thats a FACT. p.s. I misspelled his name out of sheer disrespect. How about them apples.

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  Brian P Smyth http://www.sickbias.com/2012/11/girl-has-noseears-cut-off-by-taliban.html

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  May ****** So sorry that you only got exposure to my people through radicalists. They are ruining it for everyone. And it is our mistake that we are allowing them to take the front seats and only them be in the picture. I hope one day you meet real regular people from the middle east. They are very good people with big warmth in their hearts.

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  Brian P Smyth Yes people from the middle east are good people but those who support the koran are part of the radical muslims that riot and kill when a imam claims that an American flushed a koran down a toilet. It wouldnt fit in a toilet unless you tear each page out one by one... which I have done. It takes a long time but its worth it. ps... Yes Im waiting for another killing because of my statements and obama to swoop down and haul me off to prison for who knows how long.... Im an American and have fought for your Freedom to live and speak as you wish but muslims will never give us that same Freedom.

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