Why it matters:
The exercise aims to bolster operational coordination and enhance endogenous maritime security in the region. The Maritime Security Belt 2025 symbolizes military collaboration among Iran, Russia, and China, emphasizing the role of regional powers in fostering security.
The big picture:
The drills, which include observers from Azerbaijan, South Africa, Oman, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Qatar, Iraq, the UAE, and Sri Lanka, seek to promote security and sustainable maritime interactions in the northern Indian Ocean. It also aims to strengthen relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy, China, and Russia.
What he's saying:
Rear Admiral Mostafa Tajeddini, the exercise spokesperson, stated at a briefing, "A country may be able to secure its land borders, but in the Indian Ocean, countries must form coalitions to combat piracy and maritime terrorism. Iran has been building such a coalition for seven years to protect national interests and those of aligned countries in the northern Indian Ocean."
Key points:
- Joint exercise led by Iran, with participation from China and Russia.
- The involvement of the Russian destroyers Rakhy and Tsediy Zhapov and the logistics ship Pachinga.
- The participation of the Chinese destroyer Baotu and logistics ship Gao Yu Ho.
- Iranian naval forces include destroyers Jamaran, Alvand, Bayandar, and missile boats Genaweh, Nayband, and Bahregan.
- Participation of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps(IRGC) Navy vessels, including the frigate Sayyad Shirazi, the ship Rouhi, and the ship Mahmoudi.
- The exercise aims to enhance maritime security in the northern Indian Ocean through skill development and experience exchange.
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Iran, Russia, and China to Hold Seventh Joint Naval Exercise in 2025
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