China, Iran, Russia starting joint drills in Sea of Oman
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Mar 15, 2023
Tehran, IRNA -- China, Iran and Russia are to launch four days of joint drills in the Sea of Oman starting on March 15, according to a statement from China's Ministry of National Defense.
The statement issued on Wednesday said the war games will help "deepen practical cooperation among the navies of participating countries," according to a report by Reuters news agency.
China will deploy its guided-missile Nanning destroyer in the drills.
Russia's defense ministry said in a statement that the drills will be a continuation of joint war games held between Russia, Iran and China in 2019 and 2022.
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