Iran Press/ Iran News: China, Iran, and Russia conducted Marine Security Belt joint exercises in the Gulf of Oman from March 15-19.
The naval drill kicked off on Thursday night in the northern Indian Ocean with the participation of Iran, China, and Russia as well as observers from Kazakhstan and Pakistan.
The 2023 Marine Security Belt naval war game, including the Iranian, Chinese, and Russian forces, ended in the northern parts of the Indian Ocean on Saturday.
Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of the drill, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said more countries will take part in the exercise next year.
The commander expected that more countries and naval flotillas will attend the joint war game in 2024 at a higher level, considering that maritime security prevails in the region.
Next year’s joint exercises will include other countries in addition to Iran, Russia, and China, the Iranian Navy commander said at the conclusion of the joint drill.
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