Were the fifteen sailors in Iran a credit to the UK?

Question

Or were they a disgraceful shambles of simpering giggling teens. I was stunned to see who was operating naval defense,
this was a major success for Iran.

Answer 1

No they were 15 individuals doing the jobs that they were sent to do. They were NOT a disgrace they did the uk proud and came back as hero's in my eyes,

Answer 2

Yes they were. Simpering giggling teens? Not what I saw at the news conference held yesterday. They demonstrated common sense and excellent judgement in an extremely difficult situation.
Their subsequent treatment by the Iranian authorities was appalling. If you think you could better operate Naval defence, why are you not joining the Royal Navy or the navy of your country and trying to make a 'better' job of it if that were possible rather than sitting comfortably on the sidelines carping on like some misinformed armchair admiral? I was impressed by the maturity of our servicemen and their grace under fire and I am glad that they are home safely.

Answer 3

They gave them some propoganda materials, however, Iran made a huge mistake by releasing them so quickly as to allow the captives ample time to fully explain their actions and statements made on Iranian TV.

Because Iran released them so quickly, they did an excellent job. However, had this drug out into months, they might not have looked to good in the end.

It was a gamble, but it paid off for them.

Answer 4

I've got to say if it had been me I'd be a jibbering wreck by the time I finally arrived on home soil.

As in any war it's the young who are asked to put their lives on the line. While some sit, at home, safe in their arm chairs and pontificate.

Can you please explain " this was a major success for Iran".
In what way?

Answer 5

The only disgrace around here is people like you a total disgrace to your country so quick to criticise others who are doing what you wouldn't have the guts to do.

Answer 6

Absolutely! Although in captivity they were a liability they demonstrated credibility when given the opportunity to speak freely.

The obvious staging and editing of the Televised videos doomed Iranian credibility.

Answer 7

They were NOT a credit to the UK.
They defamed their country in public after nothing but a few threats.
I might - quite probably would - be squealing for mercy in such circumstances, but we have a right to expect a bit more fortitude from our servicepeople.

Answer 8

They where a credit to our country and a success in what way for iran?.They were also governed by "rules of engagement".

Answer 9

This is a major kick in the teeth for Iran... they showed themselves to be manipulative, cruel, intent on their own kind of propaganda exercise for domestic mob-minded consumption, oblivious to internationally-held opinions about their now-proven illegal actions and thoroughly untrustworthy. The Iranian people must try to get rid of their present dangerously-odd people in power, because unfortunately they all get tarred with the same nasty brush, and they don't all deserve that. I worry for my friends in Iran in case the rest of the world loses its diplomatic patience.

Now that the truth is out, we realise that the 15 hostages were a superb credit to their country and we in UK are hugely proud of them.

Answer 10

A credit. If, as they now claim, they had been subjected to (at the very least) psychological torture, then they all deserve at least a BAFTA award for their calm and relaxed performances, during their captivity, in front of Iranian TV cameras.

Just to clarify my position: I'm a Brit with many years of professional experience working with survivors of torture, (and diplomas to prove it).