Iran sending sub, warship to Red Sea
UPI -- Iran will send a warship and submarine from the Republic's 15th fleet to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, navy commander Adm. Habibollah Sayyari said.
The navy will continue to maintain a high active presence in the area to serve the country's interests, Press TV quoted him as saying Tuesday.
Sayyari did not say when the vessels would be dispatched.
Iran's presence will not only enhance security in the area, but will convey a message of peace and friendship to all countries, he said.
Iran's announcement came shortly after Israel said it was boosting its naval presence near the border with Egypt Tuesday, following reports Sinai terrorists plan attacks on Israel.
Due to the warnings based on concrete intelligence received by the security establishment, Israel also boosted its ground forces along the border with Egypt and Gaza.
Israel informed the Egyptian authorities of the move.