Iranians think British government is trying to get their grubby little hands on Iran's oil again

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http://www.khaleejtimes.ae/DisplayArticleNew.asp?col=§ion=middleeast&xfile=data/middleeast/2007/April/middleeast_April59.xml

Iran dailies see British plot in captives saga

TEHERAN - The conservative press called for a tough line. A moderate daily counselled caution. But Iranian dailies agreed on Tuesday that Britain was scheming and had sent its sailors into Iranian waters to pressure Iran.

After national holidays that left news stands bare for two weeks, most Iranian dailies returned to cover a row with Britain over 15 detained naval personnel that blew up in their absence. snip

Distrust of Britain’s intentions became entrenched during the “Great Game” in the 19th century when Britain battled with Russia for control of Central Asia. In the process, Iran was carved up into competing spheres of influence.

More recently, Britain was seen guiding the 1953 CIA-plot to topple popular Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. And some Iranians will still take visitors aside and explain, in all sincerity, how London is pulling the strings in Washington.

[kimmerspixelated]

1. I think what happened with the brits was

completely staged. The Brits are egging Iran on. Next, we'll probably be doing it as well. All for an attack...soon! They have to have a reason. On the other hand, I could take off my tin-Foil hat.

[roamer65]

2. Google the "Khuzestan Gambit".

The goal is to invade Khuzestan province and break it away from the rest of Iran. Khuzestan has 90% of Iran's oil. Where were the Brits taken by the Iranians? Along the border of Khuzestan province...Hmmm...