Iran has begun “interrogations” of the 15 British sailors they’ve kidnapped in an effort to determine “if they intentionally entered Iranian waters.” Iran has also rejected the U.N. Security Council sanctions, claiming the entire body is a tool that serves the Israeli interests while oppressing Muslim countries. Iran has thus far also rejected requests by British officials to contact the hostages.
Iran has also begun to alienate its two closest allies on the council, Russia and China, who are losing patience with the rogue regime. Of course none of this seems to phase the Iranians who are steadfast in the face of mounting pressure for them to comply with international norms. The question is: Why is Iran so confident?
Well the situation has gotten much worse I’m afraid.