Israel is monitoring two Iranian warships which are expected to cross the Suez Canal, the Jerusalem Post reported.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Tehran is trying to use advantage of instability in Egypt calling the move “an Iranian attempt to expand its influence in the region.”

The passage of two ships was delayed for 48 hours, RFE/RL reported. On Sunday Al Alam TV channel reported the vessels crossed the Suez Canal but canal’s administration refuted information.