2 Iranian warships close to southern Suez Canal entrance

By JPOST.COM STAFF AND ASSOCIATED PRESS  
02/21/2011 14:57 

Canal officials say 2 naval vessels expected to start transit of strategic waterway in next 24 hours; ships expected to pay $290,000 fee.

CAIRO — Suez Canal officials said Monday that two Iranian naval vessels were expected to start their passage through the strategic waterway early Tuesday.

The ships, a frigate and a supply vessel, are close to the southern entrance of the canal, the Canal officials said. 

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