Joint naval exercises of Russia, Iran and China and in the Indian Ocean will begin on Friday, January 21, ISNA, citing the press service of the Iranian army.
According to reports According to data, various types of maneuvers will be practiced during military events, in particular, rescuing a burning ship, freeing a captured ship and target shooting.
The purpose of the exercises – strengthening the security of international trade routes, combating piracy and maritime terrorism, as well as exchanging experience. Joint exercises “Marine Security Belt 2022” will be the third joint naval exercise of the three countries.
Three ships of the Pacific Fleet have already arrived in the Iranian port of Chahbahar to participate in the maneuvers. A detachment of ships set off on a long voyage from Vladivostok a few days before the onset of 2022.
Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense told details about the joint exercises with Belarus, which are scheduled from February 10 to 20.
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