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The Royal Navy says satellite data proves 15 personnel being held in Iran were 1.7 nautical miles inside Iraqi waters when they were seized.
Vice Admiral Charles Style said the sailors were "ambushed" after the search of a vessel and that their detention was "unjustified and wrong".
Prime Minister Tony Blair told the Commons it was now time to "ratchet up" diplomatic pressure on Iran.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6501555.stm
Iran crossed into Iraqs territorial waters and took "captive/hostage/prisoner" 15 UK Sailors/Marines conducting UN sponsored inspections that have been going on for 4 years.
Fine....
"ratchet up" diplomatic pressure with the unmistakable statement that if they are not relased by the end of the week it will be considered an act of war.