Last week it was reported that "aid" ships already had left Iran to test the Israeli blockade of Gaza. It seems from reports today that the ships were delayed. Now they supposedly are ready, as is a ship from Lebanon. It still seems odd that this has attracted so little attention in the MSM. One wonders if the Iranians and Lebanese will be treated as true humanitarians or as the advance guard they are for breaking the blockade so more weapons can get in.
Meanwhile, US warships have passed through the Suez Canal on their way to the Red Sea. There is speculation that they may intercept the Iranian ships.
The role of Egypt becomes delicate. It does not like Iran and it let the US warships through the canal. Presumably, it would be prepared to let the Iranian ships through, going the other way. But the paperwork for approval might take a long time!
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