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Freed Britons Speak Out, Describe 'Psychological' Pressure

While they were captives, the British marines and sailors appeared to "confess" that they crossed into Iranian waters. Now home, they tell a very different story .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

While they were captives, the British marines and sailors appeared to "confess" that they crossed into Iranian waters. Now home, they tell a very different story. Saying they were not in Iranian waters and that their televised confessions were made under duress, they say they were stripped, isolated and threatened with prison until they appeared on Iranian media for what they call "propaganda." We hear from the former captives and get reaction.

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    former KCRW broadcaster

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    architecture critic and author

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    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    Michael Williams

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