I haven't heard that, but then I haven't been following this quite as closely as I should. On the upside, this is a completely clear case regarding Geneva protections. The sailors were in uniform, not using civilian shields, or anything like that. Potentially dicer would be spec. op forces that were actually spying. Those forces, much like insurgents that don't fight in uniform, are more vulnerable to status hearings and the like.
The Post article from today (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/26/AR2007032600191.html) doesn't mention the spy thing.
I think the main reason Iran hasn't caught more flak is that in comparison to past actions (embassey hostages) this isn't yet particularly egregious. Also, do note that the Security Council just adopted tougher sanctions on Iran, so it's safe to say that their international standing is none-to-high at the moment.
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Date: 2007-03-26 04:32 pm (UTC)The Post article from today (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/26/AR2007032600191.html) doesn't mention the spy thing.
I think the main reason Iran hasn't caught more flak is that in comparison to past actions (embassey hostages) this isn't yet particularly egregious. Also, do note that the Security Council just adopted tougher sanctions on Iran, so it's safe to say that their international standing is none-to-high at the moment.