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Israel watching Syria-bound Iranian warships

Two Iranian warships have left for Syria and plan to sail through the Suez Canal, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said. Lieberman in a statement released Wednesday called the move a recurring Iranian \"provocation.\" His statement suggested that Israel would not ignore Iran\'s actions.
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February 16, 2011

Two Iranian warships have left for Syria and plan to sail through the Suez Canal, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said.

Lieberman in a statement released Wednesday called the move a recurring Iranian “provocation.” His statement suggested that Israel would not ignore Iran’s actions.

“The international community must understand that Israel cannot forever ignore these provocations,” he said.

In a conference call Wednesday on new Iran sanctions, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) said Iran’s move was legal but “very provocative.”

Iran may be able to cross the canal now that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been deposed.

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