EGYPT: Iranian warships to pass through Suez for first time since Islamic Revolution
Two Iranian warships are expected to pass through Egypt's Suez Canal for the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iranian state TV reported Saturday.
The report said that authorities in Egypt, which is still in a state of transition after the popular uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak, have already granted the necessary permits.
The two warships are the frigate Alvand, reportedly armed with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, and the Kharg, a supply vessel with 250 personnel on board that is capable of carrying three helicopters.
--Ramin Mostaghim in Tehran
Photo: The USS San Antonio passing through the Suez Canal, a key passage for military and commercial vessels. Credit: US Navy via Wikimedia Commons
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Posted by: Andreas Moser | February 21, 2011 at 04:27 AM
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Posted by: NadePaulKuciGravMcKi | February 20, 2011 at 01:51 PM
were these ships not meant to be un armed,why would they wish to display/carry,weapons if this is meant to be a peacefull trip,the start of things to come.
thank you.
Posted by: sam | February 20, 2011 at 01:47 PM
I think one of the greater observations that we have to keep in mind in regards to the events in Egypt is that whatever happens, the result will not be an isolated event within the country. Instead, precedents (as explained here: http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=RIK3MJA1P6U7&preview=article&linkid=d5d8c2a4-7ecd-4a0d-b521-97a7f1d5b402&pdaffid=ZVFwBG5jk4Kvl9OaBJc5%2bg%3d%3d) seem to indicate a very strong impact within the Middle East in general.
Well I hope this little bit is something to also keep in mind.
Posted by: Elene Parker | February 19, 2011 at 07:28 PM