Blair Warns Iran Of "Different Phase" If Diplomatic Efforts Don't Secure Marines

Blair Warns Iran Of "Different Phase" If Diplomatic Efforts Don't Secure Marines

British Prime Minister Tony Blair warned Iran Tuesday that efforts to secure the release of 15 sailors would enter a "different phase" if diplomatic efforts failed.

His official spokesman said London was not looking to escalate the stand-off and would prefer to resolve the spat quietly, insisting that Britain was not considering military action or throwing out Iran's ambassador.

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