Iranian warships delivered arms for Hezbollah to Syrian port

24.02.2011 Two Iranian warships passed through the Suez Canal on Feb 22, easily entered the Mediterranean Sea, and anchored at Syrian port Latakia, reports Iranian agency IRNA. The ships delivered "most advanced arms" for Hezbollah, reports Kuwaiti news agency KUNA referring to Israeli newspaper Maariv.

In particular, undisclosed sources reported that the ships had carried various missiles, rifles, ammunition, and night vision devices.

With its theatrical cruise via the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Sea, Iran tries to evade arms embargo laid on Hezbollah.

It was also said in the document that the raid purpose was Iran's attempt to "reconnoiter the ground" in Egypt and find out what posture has its Supreme Military Council towards Tehran.

Prior to that, undisclosed sources in Israel emphasized that Israel Defense Forces were tracking movements of Iranian ships and knew their precise location. Israel also keeps close contact with U.S. officials with the view to exchange opinions and assess situation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Monday that Iran was trying to make use of regional instability in order to expand its influence.