British troops surround Iranian consulate in Basra
By JPOST.COM STAFF
Published: MARCH 29, 2007 12:33
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British forces were surrounding the Iranian consulate in Basra, Al Arabiya reported on Thursday, according to an Israel Radio citation.
The forces were trying to exert pressure on Iran to release the 15 British soldiers being held captive.
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