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 Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:36 am Post subject: Iran cites 'positive changes' with U.K |
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Iran cites 'positive changes' with U.K. By NASSER KARIMI, Associated Press Writer
11 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian state radio reported that all 15 British sailors and marines held captive by Iran have confessed to illegally entering Iranian waters but, in an apparent softening in the dispute, said their statements would not air because of "positive changes" from Britain.
In London, an official said Britain has agreed to discuss with Iran how to avoid disputes over contested waters in the Persian Gulf during negotiations to win the release of the sailors and marines seized by Iran on March 23. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in line with government policy.
Iran has demanded an apology from Britain as a condition for the sailors' release.
Britain contends the sailors were in Iraqi waters, however, and has said it would not apologize. It has also criticized the airing of footage of four of the sailors confessing so far, saying the statements appeared coerced and the broadcasting of captured military personnel violated international norms.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070402/ap_on_re_mi_ea/british_seized_iran |
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