So the Iranians have taken UK naval officers hostage for "violating Iranian waters", and its being sent around that they did this to send a message, but avoid outright confrontation with the US which might react more harshly.
As far as the UK not reacting too "harshly" when their pride, territory, or citizens are threatened... is anyone else itching to sing "Don't Cry for Me Argentina?" Yeah... that wasn't a harsh reaction at all.
Update: As BBC.com points out, the Iranians first position they gave for where they apprehended the sailors was actually within Iraqi waters. When the UK pointed this out to the Iranian government, they changed the location. Yeah... that'll help the old credibility.
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