British Marines and Sailors Are on Their Way Home

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Iran today abruptly announced the release of 14 men and one woman captured in disputed waters a week and a half ago.   Britain did not concede they trespassed on Iranian waters.  Tony Blair said the release was accomplished without confrontation--or negotiation.  Was there a deal or did Iran provide a surprise "gift" to the British people, as its president claimed? Was the US involved in a swap for Iranians held in Iraq?  Also, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi conducts international diplomacy in Syria. Is she undermining President Bush or is it time for a breakthrough?

Iran today abruptly announced the release of 14 men and one woman captured in disputed waters a week and a half ago.   Britain did not concede they trespassed on Iranian waters.  Tony Blair said the release was accomplished without confrontation--or negotiation.  Was there a deal or did Iran provide a surprise "gift" to the British people, as its president claimed? Was the US involved in a swap for Iranians held in Iraq?  Also, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi conducts international diplomacy in Syria. Is she undermining President Bush or is it time for a breakthrough?

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Dan Konecky, Katie Cooper, Frances Anderton