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Iran, China, and Russia Launch Joint Naval Drills in Indian Ocean

The 'Security Belt-2025' exercises aim to bolster maritime security and deepen military cooperation near Iran's Chabahar port.

Warships attend a joint naval exercise of the Iranian, Chinese and Russian navies in the northern Indian Ocean, during their exercises in 2022.
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return to Washington, DC, on March 9, 2025.
In this photo provided Tuesday, March 12, 2024, by the Iranian Army, an Iranian military boat patrols as a warship enters the Iranian waters prior to start of a joint naval drill of Iran, Russia and China in the Indian Ocean.
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Overview

  • The 'Security Belt-2025' naval drills will begin this week near the Iranian port of Chabahar in the Gulf of Oman.
  • China, Iran, and Russia are participating in the seventh iteration of the exercise, focusing on maritime target strikes, damage control, and joint search and rescue operations.
  • China is deploying its advanced guided-missile destroyer Baotou along with a supply ship for the drills, highlighting its naval capabilities.
  • Observers from countries including Azerbaijan, South Africa, Oman, Pakistan, and the UAE will monitor the exercises, reflecting international interest in the event.
  • The drills are part of ongoing efforts by the three nations to strengthen military ties and challenge perceived U.S. dominance in the region.