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    Iran Downplays British Soldiers' Arrest, US War Games

    In the Persian Gulf, the US Navy has begun its largest demonstration of force in the Gulf since the Iraq invasion.  The massive maneuvers come just four days after Iran's capture of British Marines and sailors in disputed waters. British officials in Iran have not been allowed to see the 14 men and one woman.

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

    In the Persian Gulf, the US Navy has begun its largest demonstration of force in the Gulf since the Iraq invasion. The massive maneuvers come just four days after Iran's capture of British Marines and sailors in disputed waters. British officials in Iran have not been allowed to see the 14 men and one woman. Prime Minister Tony Blair is demanding their immediate release. Angus McDowall is Tehran Correspondent for the Independent in Britain.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Vanessa Romo

      LA School Report

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Angus McDowall

      Tehran Correspondent for the Independent

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    A Surprise Guilty Plea at Guantanamo Bay
    1. 1:37Iran Downplays British Soldiers' Arrest, US War GamesYou’re reading this
    2. 7:45David Hicks Enters Surprise Guilty Plea at Guantanamo Bay
    3. 41:50Webb's Aide Arrested for Carrying the Boss' Gun to Work
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