Reports that 10 Americans are detained as small craft briefly fade lost but US Defense Department has received assurances that vessels will be released soonUS officials say they have received assurances from Tehran that the crew of two small US navy ships – currently in Iranian custody – will soon be allowed to continue their journey. The two small craft briefly went lost on Tuesday after transiting the Gulf from Kuwait to Bahrain. The Pentagon said that the crews ended up in Iranian custody, sparking instant fears of escalating tensions during a week when Iran is expected to receive the first wave of sanctions relief from the landmark nuclear accords.
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Source: theguardian.com