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162950
Tue, 02/22/2011 - 09:04
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2 Iranian warships cross Suez Canal
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Two Iranian battleships crossed the Suez canal and entered the Mediterranean waters.
The warships are sailing toward a harbor in Syria’s coastal waters.
Egypt had previously approved the passage of two Iranian warships through the Suez Canal.
The ships are the 33,000-ton refueling and support vessel Kharg and the 1,500-ton light patrol frigate Alvand.
The Kharg has a crew of 250 and can carry up to three helicopters. The Alvand is armed with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.
The warships are sailing toward a harbor in Syria’s coastal waters.
Egypt had previously approved the passage of two Iranian warships through the Suez Canal.
The ships are the 33,000-ton refueling and support vessel Kharg and the 1,500-ton light patrol frigate Alvand.
The Kharg has a crew of 250 and can carry up to three helicopters. The Alvand is armed with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.
