Story Created:
Apr 2, 2007 at 2:53 PM CDT
Story Updated:
Apr 2, 2007 at 2:53 PM CDT
LONDON (AP) - Iran's chief international negotiator says there's no need to put 15 captured British sailors on trial.
In an interview with Britain's Channel Four, the official (Ali Larijani) called for an end to "the language of force" in the dispute between London and Tehran.
The comments came as both Iran and Britain appear to be seeking a way to soften their approach to the dispute. Earlier today, Iranian state radio said there would be no more broadcasts of the
detained crew, though it said all 15 captive Britons had admitted illegally entering Iranian waters.
And in London, an official says Britain has agreed to consider discussing with Iran how to avoid future disputes over contested waters in the Persian Gulf.
Britain contends the sailors were in Iraqi waters, and has refused Iranian demands for an apology.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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