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This is a human story of five young yachtsmen ... It's a consular case, which is being treated as a consular case by the UK, and I'm sure will be treated as a consular case by the Iranian authorities.
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There should be no differences between black Jews and white Jews
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If these people's ill-intention is proven, they will be dealt with seriously and firmly
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Since it was now almost a week since the yachtsmen were held, the delay in providing a full explanation of what had happened and clarity on Iranian intentions were a matter of increasing concern.
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We understand that they are being held on Sirri Island but we are seeking confirmation of that with the Iranians
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It is important to say that these are civilians, not Royal Naval personnel ... They are yachtsmen, they were going about their sport and it seems they may have strayed inadvertently into Iranian waters.
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We received a call from the crew stating that they had been stopped by an Iranian navy vessel
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We understood that the crew believed they were in UAE waters, but due to a fault with the propeller, they may have inadvertently drifted into Iranian waters.
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From what we understand there was an oilfield on their charts which is a restricted area so they chose to go one side of it
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In this case, maritime police should have escorted them out into international waters
SOURCE: Lebanon Daily Star
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