Britain's Standoff With Iran Enters "Critical" 48 Hours

AP Robin Millard April 3, 2007 01:48 PM

British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Tuesday that the standoff with Iran over 15 captive sailors faced a "critical" 48 hours, after a top Tehran official said new contacts could help end the crisis.

But Blair also warned that he may be forced to take "tougher decisions" if the naval personnel are not freed, while Iran's vice-president reiterated that London must admit they were in Iranian territorial waters when seized.

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