**Iran’s failure to explain why a UK yacht crew were seized by its navy almost a week ago is of “increasing concern”, the Foreign Office has said.**After a diplomatic meeting in London with Iran’s ambassador, it called for clarity on Iranian intentions.
Permanent under secretary Peter Ricketts said he wanted to know where the five Britons were being held and requested consular access to them.
The crew may have inadvertently strayed into Iranian waters heading to a race.