The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.

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Saturday, March 17, 2012

Is Iran Shipping Weapons to Syria. ?...[ 2797 ]

U.S. 'Concerned' About Iranian Flights to Syria

Topic: Protests in Syria

U.S. 'Concerned' About Iranian Flights to Syria

U.S. 'Concerned' About Iranian Flights to Syria-AFP/ STR-09:28 17/03/2012

MOSCOW, March 17 (RIA Novosti)

The United States has expressed concern that Iranian cargo planes overflying Iraq may be shipping weapons to Syria.

"We are concerned about the overflight of Iraq by Iranian cargo flights headed to Syria," State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told reporters on Friday, adding that the U.S. and other countries were working with the Baghdad government to be "absolutely sure about any cargo that's overflying its territory."

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Nuland said Iranian arms exports are subject to a UN arms embargo.

"Any arms sent to the Syrian regime at this time would obviously be used in the brutal repression that the regime is exacting on its own people," Nuland said.

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The UN says more than 8,000 have died since anti-government protests erupted a year ago.

Earlier on Friday, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki issued a statement saying Iranian cargo flights were transporting only humanitarian aid.

"Iraq does not allow its land or its skies to be a passage for weapons in any direction, and from any source," Maliki said.

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The U.S. has made "several requests" in the past few months to Baghdad, to either stop Iranian flights, or allow the aircraft to be inspected, the Washington Times said on Thursday, citing an unnnamed U.S. official.

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On Tuesday, an Iranian cargo plane heading to Syria's second city of Aleppo was told to land in Turkey amid concerns that it may be carrying arms. It was allowed to leave after search teams found that it was transporting 150 tons of food.

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Meanwhile, the UN and Arab League envoy on Syria, Kofi Annan, said on Friday international teams would visit Damascus this weekend to "pursue the discussions on the proposals we left on the table."

Annan also called on the UN Security Council to speak with "one voice" to end the violence.

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