Meanwhile, President Bush also continued to criticize Iran for a naval confrontation between Iranian and U.S. boats this week.

President Bush: “Our ships were moving along very peacefully off the Iranian border, in territorial waters — international waters, and Iranian boats came out and were very provocative. And it was a dangerous gesture on their part. We have made it clear, publicly, and they know our position, and that is there will be serious consequences if they attack our ships, pure and simple.”

Iran has accused the U.S. of faking video footage showing Iranian speedboats approaching the U.S. warships.