"Joint Naval Drills: Russia, Iran, and China in Gulf of Oman"
Russia, Iran, and China are set to conduct joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, named "Maritime Security Belt - 2024", with the aim of ensuring the safety of maritime economic activity. The drills will involve warships and aviation, and Russia's Pacific Fleet missile cruiser, Varyag, will lead the Russian grouping participating in the exercises. Representatives from several other countries, including Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Oman, India, and South Africa, will also observe the drills.