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Originally Posted by Cyfr
I VERY much doubt the rules of engagement would normally be to defend yourself in this situation. Firing warning shots is doing everything possible to escalate the situation, which is not what is required.
The commander deserves praise for his restraint as this could have turned out to be a much greater crisis than it already is.
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It's all very well to praise the Command for using restraint, but it is Iranians who have trespassed into Iraqi waters and taken hostages... This is nothing less than piracy.
If I was a member of the patrol taken prisoner while my "Command" basically stood by and did nothing but observe, I don't think I would have much faith in my Commanding officers in the future!