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RockRaven

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2. And for the purposes of that line of action, it doesn't make a difference to them

Reply to Wounded Bear (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 03:55 PM

Apr 3

if the air man is alive or dead. So if they acquired the remains of a deceased airman they could also purposely keep it quiet and accomplish the same thing.

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There is incentive for Iran not to notify anyone if they have captured our airman... [View all] Wounded Bear Apr 3 OP

Again, the Geneva Convention -- which apparently both sides are disregarding -- requires notifications displacedvermoter Apr 3 #1

Once the USA decided to ditch Marquis of Queensbury rules... ananda Apr 3 #3

MS NOW just said on TV that Iran is a signatory of the Geneva Accords... Wounded Bear Apr 3 #5

And for the purposes of that line of action, it doesn't make a difference to them RockRaven Apr 3 #2

Hegseth said WE would "take no quarter" at the outset Klarkashton Apr 3 #4

Yes and then Iran can shoot down the search and rescue planes. Irish_Dem Apr 3 #6

Eventually use the pilot as a bargaining chip. Irish_Dem Apr 3 #7