China, Russia, and Iran conduct joint naval exercises in Gulf of Oman.

China, Russia, and Iran are conducting joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman, with other countries also participating. The exercises are aimed at deepening practical cooperation between the participating countries' navies and injecting positive energy into regional peace and stability. The US says the drills pose no new threat, but deepening ties between the rival states will be monitored. The joint drills come amid heightened tensions between the US and China over a range of issues, including China's refusal to criticise Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine and continuing support for the Russian economy.