"Joint Naval Drills: China, Russia, and Iran Showcase Military Cooperation in Gulf of Oman"
China, Iran, and Russia have commenced a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, involving over 20 ships and support vessels. The exercise, named "Marine Security Belt 2024," aims to enhance trade, combat piracy and terrorism, support humanitarian activities, and exchange rescue information. This marks the fourth joint drill since 2019 and comes amid heightened regional tensions with the United States. The Gulf of Oman has been the site of attacks and ship seizures, with the U.S. attributing some incidents to Iran.