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China, Russia & Iran Start Joint Naval Drill In Gulf Of Oman

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China's Ministry of National Defence said that the naval forces of China, Russia and Iran will hold a joint maritime military exercise in the Gulf of Oman from March 15-19.

  • The Ministry said that the drill will help “deepen practical cooperation among the navies of participating countries.”
  • This comes after China and Russia held controversial joint naval exercises with South Africa last month.
  • For Russia and Iran, participating in such drills provides and opportunity to push back against claims of their international isolation.

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