Russia Blasts CNN, Demands the US Back Claims with Facts:
Moscow demanded Thursday that the U.S. Back up its claims - that Russian missiles were mistakenly dropped in Iran - with facts and hard evidence. The Russian government also blasted CNN for distributing information by citing anonymous sources. Ref. Source 7g
Iran says no co-operation with U.S. In 'fight against terrorists':
"Iran will not cooperate directly or indirectly with the United States," Ali Akbar Velayati was quoted as saying on Press TV after a meeting with Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad in Tehran. "Iran will not accept any initiative regarding Syria without consultation with the country's government and people," Ref. Source 4g
Ten American sailors are in Iranian custody, according to a U.S. Defense official.
The official expects the situation to be resolved quickly.
A senior administration official says that the U.S. Lost contact with two small U.S. Naval craft en route from Kuwait to Bahrain.
"We subsequently have been in communication with Iranian authorities, who have informed us of the safety and well-being of our personnel," the official said. "We have received assurances the sailors will promptly be allowed to continue their journey." Ref. CNN.
A U.S. Official said all 10 American sailors captured by Iran are on board the USS Anzio getting initial medical checks.
The sailors came under their own power on their two boats to a rendezvous point in the Persian Gulf and were transferred to the USS Anzio, the official said.
They were escorted by Iranian boats that turned back when rendezvous point in international waters was reached, the U.S. Official said. Ref. CNN.