GCIS/MSS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: SUEZ UPDATE: Iranian Ships Dock in Syria

GCIS/MSS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING:

ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center

SOURCE: YNet News

23February2011 12:04pmEST

GCIS/MSS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE: Two Iranian naval ships arrived Wednesday afternoon at the Port of Lattakia in Syria, after crossing the Suez Canal Tuesday, Iranian news agency IRNA reported.

An Iranian senior official told IRNA that Iranian Navy Commander Admiral Habibula Siari is slated to arrive  to Damascus later on Wednesday, accompanied by a delegation of military officials.

The source noted that the ships' arrival will be marked by a special ceremony at the port, which will be attended by officials from both countries.

The delegation is scheduled to stay in Syria for "a short time", and will then continue sailing in the Mediterranean Sea, the source noted.  (read full report)

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