The naval forces of Iran, Russia, and China have commenced joint military exercises near the port of Bandar Abbas.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, citing reports from "The War Zone," the maneuvers are taking place in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean. The drills are designed to strengthen the coordinated military activities of the participating fleets and improve interoperability between the three nations' naval assets.
The "Maritime Security Belt" exercises involve a variety of surface and aviation units. Official statements indicate that the primary objectives include securing international maritime trade, combating piracy and maritime terrorism, and exchanging operational experience in search and rescue missions. This year's maneuvers follow a series of similar trilateral exercises aimed at demonstrating a unified front in strategic waterways.
The Gulf of Oman is a critical maritime corridor, serving as the primary gateway to the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes. These joint drills come at a time of heightened geopolitical importance for the region, as Russia, China, and Iran continue to expand their strategic partnership and security cooperation in the Indian Ocean basin.
