Facing the world’s media after 13-day ordeal

AS the freed marines and sailors lined up to face the world’s media, the enormity of their ordeal appeared to hit them.

Relief at being back on British soil merged with fatigue and nervous exhaustion. Some smiled, while others looked pensive.

They had shed the ill-fitting grey suits given to them by the Iranian Government on their release in favour of desert fatigues or naval uniform, according to their regiment.