What a mess.

When I first heard about Iran sending the Brits the map location on where their boat was at the time of capture, I felt relieved.  Based on GPS information, That put them in Iraq waters.  Then Iran sent them an 'updated' map showing the boat in Iranian waters.  I guess I should have figured Tony Blair would hurry up and deploy diplomacy.  I expected this to last over 400 days (just like under Carter's regime).  Then I heard about Ahmadinejad announcing how he is pardoning and releasing the troops.  I guess that makes him a decent and kind man.  Someone who can forgive international accidents.  Someone who can be negotiated with.

Someone who doesn't want to get his incoming gasoline supply cutoff.

I hope the world pays close attention to the details of this incident.  This doesn't change anything.  Iran still wants nuclear weapons.  They still aren't complying with the U.N.  They are still providing terrorists and weapons in Iraq.  Tony Blair will say what he needs to say in order to leave office looking good along with his party.  Iran better be carefull.  The next boat load of soldiers could belong to the U.S.