Julia May, London
April 11, 2007

THE 15 British sailors seized by Iranian forces have been banned from selling their stories to the media after a Government reversal, but not before two detainees gave interviews for apparent five-figure sums.

On Monday, the Government banned media deals for the navy personnel — who were released by the Iranian Government on April 4 — following widespread protest about their special treatment. In a statement, Defence Secretary Des Browne admitted the Government had "not reached a satisfactory outcome" by allowing the sailors to make money from media interviews.

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