Iran's semi-official news agency ILNA reported Friday that the release
of American hiker Sarah Shourd has been "canceled," because legal procedures have not been completed.
Shourd, one of three American hikers held in Iran for more than a year,
was supposed to be released Saturday.
She, along with Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, were detained July 31, 2009, after they allegedly strayed across an unmarked border into Iran while hiking in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
OMG what a HUGE let down for her and her family. This makes me sick – something needs to be done. I will be praying for her and the other hikers.
What can we do? Invade iran over a couple of people who put themselves in harms way by hiking in Iraq aroudn the Iran border?
Really there is nothing that can be done except trying to convince Iran to release some good propaganda pieces for them. That way they dont need to use the tired and overused anti-semetic propaganda they usually get over in that country.
Semi official news agency? is that like some Iranian kid's blog or youtube video?
Hippy dippy kids now forced to suddenly grow up because of the peril they put themselves in. Yeah, Iran is using them to the max, but why in the hell did they act as if "no worries" while treading all over the middle east? What is wrong with their brain?
lesson to be learned ... dont go hiking in iraq.
but do you really need someone to tell you that?
A memorial is planned at the site of the 9/11 aircraft crash in Penn. state. When the trees are grown it will look like an muslin cresent and it points toward mecca. Check the sky views.
That's so cruel.
First, they say they will, then they say they won't. Hmm...where have I heard this recently — somewhere in Florida, I think. Thanks, "Rev."
totally agree!!! That pastor is a complete idot!
very agreeee....
i wonder if this move is the result of the paster changing his mind about the book burning tomorrow
Probably the result of it to begin with.
In the world of Islam there are Believers and Infadels. The Believers can do whatever to non-believeing Infadels. Trickery, emotional turmoil it's all part of the game.
Judy, i love how when people, like you, comment pretending to know everything about a religion. Most of you neocons know of nothing but war and ruining this great country. We need to get out of these wars and punish the bankers who are getting away scott free with not even a slap on the wrist. Oh yeah, half of them are in government.
sounds about par...
They do seem to both be the same kind of dented "nut" performing the cruelty.
And everyone is surprised, they are pawns and will be used accordingly.
Anyone notice that witless smile on her face is gone? She looks like she'll never go hiking in Iraq again.
BTW how the he'll does someone get clearance to go hiking in Iraq anyhow? Doesn't anyone question why the heck these twits were there?
Legal procedures? Like extracting a "confession" to hang her fellow trekkers?
Finally, a person whose thinking makes sense!
Alright! The polls are open! Who can we blame this on? OK. No blame. What do you believe is the reason behind this. After 500 comments we'll see what the majority belives and let you know.
How about you blame the ones that got themselves into this mess to begin with for a change.
This may or may not be connected to the Rev. Terror Jones. It is, however, what mean people do when they have any kind of power at all, so think long and hard before giving them any.
We should bomb the crap out of them for that
thats a mature healthy response, Just bomb the crap out of them. and start an internationl war when our troops are already stretched to thin. You are Brilliant!!! bravo!
I know it's frustrating, but they did put themselves in harms way, whether on purpose or not. Timne for all of us to pray for a peaceful ending....
No. We should encourage all eco-tourist hippy types to do what they did. Let Iran deal with 'em.
Send Clinton or Jimmy Carter over there. They would get the job done, unlike this joker who currently stays at the white house.
We don't have diplomatic relations with them. Same with North Korea. That's why we've been sending Clinton and Carter, because they're not in office. If you don't think the current president had anything to do with Bill Clinton going to North Korea, then you're pretty ignorant.
Ironic to send Jimmy Carter to try to convince the iranians to release hostages.
ricky ...you are the joker here thinking the President had nothing to do with Carter or Bill going over there in the first place..HAHA
Send Jimmy, maybe the will keep him...
They need to send special ops in and get them out of there.
oh we all wish it was like the movies where our boys get in there get the job done and come out without a scratch.. hmmm Bush was dumb enough to think that with Iraq and we are still dealing with that mess.
Why? They made stupid decisions. Look at their videos. Not a care in the world while hiking in the middle east. Hippy Dippy young adults. It's tragic, but to risk the lives of American troops for their poor choices? Never.
Where is Jimmy Carter when you need him? Absurd that their own country isn't doing more to secure their release.
Over a year, in bad health, probably getting brain washed. Come on State Dept., get them home!!
The State Department has better things to do than secure the release of three idiots that should not have been there to begin with.
Exactly, Bill. These young adults aren't all that young. This is what can happen when hippie's think they're exempt from evil deeds.
I agree! America cares more about collecting taxes and raising taxes. What they need to do is: break down and say were the stronger country so....release them or else! They tried doing this in the late 70's-early 80's and still the same today,,,were taken in dry up the rear-end!
PSYCH!