Iranian Warships Are Now In The Mediterranean

Provocative: An Iranian naval ship travels through the Suez Canal near Ismailia, the first of the country's vessels to enter the canal in over 30 years. Photo from The Daily Mail

Israel: Iranian Naval Vessels Major Provocation -- USA Today

JERUSALEM (AP) — As two Iranian warships sailed into the Mediterranean on Tuesday, an Israeli leader charged that Iran's goal was dominance in the Middle East.

The ships exited the Suez Canal Tuesday afternoon. It was the first time Iran has sent warships through the canal since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Israeli leaders have called the move a provocation.

"The passage of the Iranian ships is part of the comprehensive struggle that Iran is conducting against the West for hegemony and control in the Middle East," Vice Premier Silvan Shalom told an energy conference in Israel's southern resort of Eilat.

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More News On Iranian Warships in the Mediterranean

Iranian ships entering Suez Canal seen as 'provocation' -- BBC (Video)
Iranian warships sail through Suez Canal for the first time since 1979 amid accusations of 'provocation' from Israel -- Daily Mail
Iranian warships cross Suez canal -- The Guardian
Iranian Warships Complete Suez Canal Transit -- FOX News/AP
Iranian warships pass through Suez Canal -- Euro News
Iranian warships enter Med despite Israel warning -- MSN
Israel Silent as Iranian Ships Transit Suez Canal -- New York Times
Suez transit: Iran widens strategic horizons -- BBC

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