[RunningWolf]

I surely hope the Brits don't fall for the 'admit guilt and they go free gambit' That would only set the Iranian trap even harder.

Iran would use that as a reason to hold the troops not let them go. This is the same game they played with US if I recall correctly.

[justa-hairyape]

Iran would use that as a reason to hold the troops not let them go. This is the same game they played with US if I recall correctly.

If the Iranians coerced the confession out of the female sailor, one has to unfortunately conclude that the act of letting her go free would only end up being a severe liability for the Iranians.

[TBP]

I surely hope the Brits don't fall for the 'admit guilt and they go free gambit'

A similar trick worked on Pete Rose!