Earlier this morning two Iranian warships, a frigate, the Alvand, and a supply vessel, the Kharg, entered the Suez Canal en route to the Mediterranean.
The vessels are heading to Syria for training, marking the first time that Iranian vessels have traversed the strategic waterway since the Iranian Revolution of 1979.
The Alvand is usually armed with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, although it is not currently carrying military equipment, nuclear or chemical contents, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Defence, which approved the request for transit earlier this month.
Iranian news agency Fars reported on the plans in January, before protests toppled the Mubarak regime in Egypt.
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has said "Israel takes a grave view of this Iranian step".
Iranian warships enter Suez Canal amid Israeli concern - BBC News
Iranian Navy Ships Enter Suez Canal - Fars News Agency
Iranian Warships Sail Through Suez Canal - Channel 4 News
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