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Iran naval ships plan to cross Suez Canal on Tues
ISMAILIA, Egypt
ISMAILIA, Egypt Feb 21 The Egyptian agent for two Iranian naval ships has requested that the vessels pass through the Suez Canal on Tuesday, a canal official said.
Israel has said it takes a "grave view" of the Iranian move, which will involve an Iranian frigate and a supply ship.
The northbound convoy from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean leaves at 6 a.m. (0400 GMT), according to the Suez Canal schedule. (Reporting by Yusri Mohamed, Writing by Edmund Blair)