WASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) -- The Pentagon on Thursday said nine people are facing disciplinary action after a January incident in which U.S. Navy personnel were taken captive by the Iranian government.
The review of the incident came after a five-month investigation. It found significant mistakes made by the officers and sailors as two patrol boats traveled from Kuwait to Bahrain through the Persian Gulf and was captured as they strayed into Iranian waters. The investigation said the voyage was not properly planned, left four hours late, the lack of upkeep of the boats caused a critical mechanical failure and onshore staff did not properly track the route of the boats.