... certainly could never have said something so idiotic and on a subject that may yet explode into a conflagration.
So – Iranian ships may be sailing through the Suez en route to Syria.
The White House was asked about this …
Reuters' Jeff Mason: Israel said today that Iranian war ships plan to sail through the Suez canal to Syria. Does the United States view that as a provocation and how should Israel react?
Carney: Our position on Iran and the right of way is well known and I would refer you on that specifically to the State Department. I don't have anything for you on the ship in the Suez. There's been a lot of spread of the unrest in Egypt to other areas in the mid east. The president referred to this issue yesterday and said that leaders of those country need to get out ahead of the change.
There is a video at that link.
Re-read what the WH said (Carney is now the White House spokesman) … and does it refer to anything, especially the question asked.
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