February 22, 2011
Associated Press
CAIRO -- Two Iranian naval vessels entered the Suez Canal on Tuesday en route to Syria, officials said, the first time in three decades that Tehran has sent military ships through the strategic waterway.

Canal officials said the ships -- a frigate and a supply vessel -- are expected to reach the Mediterranean later in the day.

Israel has made clear it views the passage as a provocation, but Israeli officials had no immediate comment Tuesday.
Iranian Naval Vessels Enter Suez Canal