However, their behavior in terms of threatening trials of espionage, tv confessions and holding them for almost two weeks was unnecessary.
I wold agree that, in general, access to prisoners should not be a concession. However, if in this specific context the access was granted as a result of the hostage taking itself, I find that problematic.
A Happy Easter to you as well.
]]>As to the behaviour that shouldn’t be rewarded, I suppose you are referring to the “TV confessions”, and not the actual capture or release of the soldiers. After all, they may be “axis of evil”, but they are entitled to their sovereignty as a nation.
I doubt that there was much diplomacy between Iran and the UK (unfortunately). In order to bargain both sides must have something to offer. What could the UK offer, without an unacceptable loss of face? Not even an apology to get their people back.
Regards and good Easter.
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