Place: Shatt al Arab waterway

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UK: Sailors seized inside Iraqi waters

The 15 British service personnel captured by Iran were well within Iraqi territorial waters when they were seized, the UK's Ministry of Defence said today.

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Iran: British soldiers will not be swapped

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Britain and Iran trade barbs over captured sailors

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British troops ratchet up security in Basra

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Sailors were forced into Iranian waters - Hoon

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Tehran delays captured sailors' freedom

Iran confirms seizure of British boats

Iran seized three small British navy boats and arrested eight armed crew members today as they patrolled the Shatt al Arab waterway, which forms a southern border with Iraq.

Mon, 21 Jun, 2004

Second city central to allied campaign

In a country wracked by war and constant bloodshed the key city of Basra has been at the centre of all turmoil.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2003

Basra city key target on road to Baghdad

IN a country wracked by war and constant bloodshed the key city of Basra has been at the centre of all turmoil.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2003