Sailing Yacht and Crew in Iran - UPDATED

Iran - Five sailors from the British Isles are currently being held against their will in Iran, after finding themselves in the wrong place at the worst time. Their 60 foot racing yacht Kingdom of Bahrain was sailing from home toward Dubai, to compete in an offshore race, when they found themselves accidentally sailing in Iran. Apparently, before the experienced sailing crew noticed their predicament, and had the chance to sail back into UAE waters, the yacht was spotted and stopped by the Iranian Navy. Once stopped, Navy personnel seized control of the yacht, and the crew was brought to land, where they are now being detained against their will.

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