Why it matters:
This joint military exercise underscores Iran's strategic maritime cooperation with Russia and China, reinforcing regional security and enhancing trilateral naval coordination. It also signals a shift in global military alignments amid growing tensions with Western powers.
The big picture:
According to the exercise’s media headquarters, the "Marine Security Belt 2025" drills will be attended by naval flotillas from Iran, Russia, and China, alongside observers from countries including Azerbaijan Republic, South Africa, Oman, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Qatar, Iraq, the UAE, and Sri Lanka. The exercise will include the participation of naval units from both Iran’s Army and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).
Key points:
- The "Marine Security Belt 2025" joint naval drills will begin tomorrow, Monday, March 10, 2025, in the northern Indian Ocean.
- The drills focus on enhancing regional maritime security and defense capabilities.
Go deeper:
These exercises reflect Iran’s expanding defense diplomacy and underline Tehran’s commitment to a multipolar world order, reducing reliance on Western-dominated security structures.
Iran, China, Russia to hold joint naval drill
Iran, Pakistan's navies hold joint military exercise
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ahmad shirzadian
