As you are probably already aware, Iran captured the crew of two US navy vessels after they drifted into Iranian territorial waters. The Iranians later released the crew, but not before utterly humiliating them and the US.
Via Press TV:
https://youtu.be/c5VVXfJFj3c
https://youtu.be/WRSP0hklnak
Just as cringe-worthy is the reaction of US Secretary of State John Kerry.
In a speech Wednesday, Secretary of State John Kerry thanked Iran for freeing a group of ten U.S. Navy sailors captured by the Revolutionary Guard Tuesday.
“I’m very pleased that our sailors have been safely returned to U.S. hands…” Kerry said. “I want to express my gratitude to Iranian authorities for their cooperation in swiftly resolving this matter.”
“That this issue was resolved peacefully and efficiently is a testament to the critical role diplomacy plays in keeping our country safe, secure, and strong,” Kerry said.
“I’m appreciative for the quick and appropriate response of the Iranian authorities,” he continued. “All indications suggest or tell us that our sailors were well taken care of, provided with blankets and food and assisted with their return to the fleet earlier today.”
If this wasn’t bad enough, you won’t believe what happened next.
The Obama administration is likely to begin lifting sanctions on Iran“within the coming days,” according to Secretary of State John F. Kerry, who made no mention of Tehran’s recent ballistic missile tests or other destabilizing actions during a wide-ranging foreign policy speech Wednesday.
Depressing. This is what you get when POTUS lacks scrotus.
This capitulation on the part of the US is being hailed as a sign of “warmer relations.” The problem is with Iran on its merry way towards nukes, things are going to get a lot warmer real soon.
