Monday, September 20, 2010

Why Did Some In Iran Report That Revolutionary Guards Captured 7 U.S. Soldiers On The Afghan Border?

Iranian security forces on Iran-Afghanistan border. Press TV

IRAN: In False Report Of Captured American Soldiers, A Warning To Ahmadinejad? -- L.A. Times

A war of words over Iran's nuclear program has raised tensions in the Middle East between Tehran and its allies and the West and its partners. For years analysts have been worrying about a misunderstanding or mishap involving Iranian and U.S. warships in the waters of the Persian Gulf or a confrontation between American soldiers and Iranians along borders in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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More News On Reports Of US Soldiers Being Captured By Iranian Revolutionary Guards

Pentagon denies US troops arrested by Iran -- AFP
U.S. denies reports Iran detained U.S. troops -- Politico
Iran retracts detaining US troops -- Al Jazeera
'Unfounded': Iran denies arresting 7 U.S. troops -- MSNBC
Iran denies detension of U.S. troops entering country -- Xinhuanet
Despite denials, Iran did kidnap 5 Americans on Afghan soil -- Debka File

My Comment: What is my take .... just another strange and bizarre report from Iran .... but one that created quite a stir around the world and shudders in the Pentagon/White House.

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