British naval personnel who were detained in Iran are presented to the media after they were released, in Tehran April 4, 2007.  (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

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Blair welcomes release of UK sailors held by Iran

    LONDON, April 4 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair welcomed on Wednesday the release by Iran of 15 British sailors and marines taken captive 13 days ago.

    "We are glad that our 15 navy personnel have been released," he said in the front of No. 10 Downing Street. The release was a "profound relief" for their families.  Full story

Bush welcomes Iran's announcement it will release British sailors

    WASHINGTON, April 4 (Xinhua)-- U.S. President George W. Bush "welcomes" the announcement by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to release 15 British sailors and Marines taken into custody last month, the White House said Wednesday.

    "As Prime Minister (Tony) Blair just said, President Bush also welcomes the news," Gordon Johndroe, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said.  Full story

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