Russia to hold warship drills with Iran and China
According to Interfax news agency, the Russian defence ministry announced on Monday that a fleet of Russian warships will be joining in military drills in Iran alongside soldiers from China.
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- Published Date: 03:33 | 11 March 2024
- Modified Date: 03:33 | 11 March 2024
A group of Russian warships has arrived in Iran for military exercises in which China will also take part, the Russian defence ministry said on Monday, Interfax news agency reported
The drills will take place in the waters of the Gulf of Oman and their main goal is the security of maritime economic activity, the ministry said.
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