Friday, February 17, 2012

Two Iranian Warships On Their Way To Syria

Iran's Alvand vessel transits through the Suez Canal on February 22, 2011. Press TV

Iranian Naval Ships Enter Mediterranean Via Suez -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Two Iranian naval ships have sailed through Egypt's Suez Canal into the Mediterranean, in a move likely to be keenly watched by Israel.

"Two Iranian ships crossed through the Suez Canal (on Thursday) following permission from the Egyptian armed forces," a source in the canal authority said Friday.

The destroyer and a supply ship could be on their way to the Syrian coast, the source added. Iran and Syria agreed to cooperate on naval training a year ago, and Tehran has no naval agreement with any other country in the region.

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Update: Iranian naval ships enter Mediterranean via Suez -- YNet News

My Comment: Their intent is obvious .... to show their support to the Syrian government .... and (maybe) depositing some Iranian military help.

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