"CAIRO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Egypt has approved the passage of two Iranian navy ships through the Suez Canal, an army source said, a move that could annoy Israel, whose foreign minister has called Iran's actions a provocation. "Egypt has agreed to the passage of two Iranian ships through the Suez Canal," the army source told Reuters."
The Red Sea is pretty tight quarters and military officials of all countries are always concerned about unintended incidents with war ships in such close proximity.
A quick check of the US Carrier battle groups shows something interesting:
The USS Enterprise and USS Kearsarge are straddling the entrance and exits to the Red Sea. The USS Carl Vinson is parked directly off the beaches of Iran. Probably in plain site of any sun bathers. That's a lot of warships packed into a small area of the planet. Remember these ships never travel alone.
What is also curious is that on the east coast of the US we have the USS Bataan, USS Harry Truman and the USS GWH Bush. On the west coast of the US we have the USS Makin Island, USS John Stennis, and USS Ronald Regan. It's almost like a "picket line" has been formed on each coastline.
I wonder if the US is expecting visitors.
PS: For those of you worried about the above disclosures, don't be. This information is a matter of public record. Besides, it is never about where the ships are. It is always about what they are doing and where they are going.
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