Approximately ten months after Iran released the five British sailors that were held for straying into Iranian water. Iran released Sarah shourd yesterday after a year long detention in an undisclosed location in Tehran. There were unconfirmed reports about the events leading to Ms. Shroud’s release, whether it was a humanitarian gesture ordered by president Ahmadinajad or it was purely a judicial decree to free Sarah due to insufficient evidence of spying or “ill-intention” on the part of the American. Regardless of the responsible party behind Sarah’s release, the broader lesson that should be drawn from the drama is that Iran is in a state of cold war with the U.S and Israel. Foreign nationals are viewed with extreme suspicion, and Iran is sending the message that it will cost dearly anyone who violates its territory. Sarah’s release is a good omen for the remaining two captives and their families. They, too, will be released, when and under what circumstances, another clemency or bail is unclear
