The issue of the 'US / Iran clash' doesn't involve any people here other than as bystanders and observers. So why argue with each other? Assage and Snowden pretty much showed us what the 'world data collection' agencies are about. We know world powers of greater or lesser degrees hack, purloin, view, eavesdrop or steal data, and basically they don't care whose. It's not a surprise nor is it unexpected. It ain't news. Nothing to start a war about.

That's a general statement and not aimed at anyone.

The boat may have had instructions to drift into Iranian waters. The boat may have had mechanical troubles that caused it to happen. The mechanical troubles may have been caused. All we know so far is that the US 'broke' the rules and the Iranians capitalized on it. So what's the big deal? I expect everyone here remembers Korean Air Lines Flight 007. This is nowhere near that magnitude. The gamesmanship practised in no-fly areas should draw this much attention. That's dangerous. This is peanuts by comparison. Have a nice day all.