Egypt gives Iran Navy access to Suez Canal for first time in 30 years

SUEZ CANAL officials say two Iranian naval vessels are expected to start their passage through the strategic waterway early today.

Canal officials say the ships are expected to pay a fee of $290,000 for the crossing. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity.

If the ships make the passage, it would mark the first time in three decades that Iranian military ships have travelled the canal that links the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.