More people seized by Iran

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LONDON — Five Britons are being held in Iran after the Iranian navy seized their yacht, which may have strayed into Iranian waters in the Gulf en route from Bahrain to Dubai, the Foreign Office said Monday.

In the incident on November 25, "a racing yacht owned by Sail Bahrain and crewed by five British nationals, was stopped by Iranian naval vessels," the FCO said in a statement.

"The yacht was on its way from Bahrain to Dubai and may have strayed inadvertently into Iranian waters. The five crew members are still in Iran. All are understood to be safe and well and their families have been informed."

Foreign Secretary David Miliband said British officials immediately contacted the Iranian authorities in London and in Tehran "both to seek clarification and to try and resolve the matter swiftly.

"Our ambassador in Tehran has raised the issue with the Iranian Foreign Ministry and we have discussed the matter with the Iranian embassy in London," he said.

"I hope this issue will soon be resolved. We will remain in close touch with the Iranian authorities, as well as the families," he added.

In March 2007 a group of 15 British sailors were seized by Iran while in disputed waters. They after around two weeks, but only after a tense diplomatic standoff between London and Tehran.

So thats 8 "trespassers" now in Iranian custody....will any of them see the light of day by 2011?