Iran, China, and Russia have launched their annual joint military exercises in the Gulf of Oman, reinforcing their strategic cooperation. The drills, which began on March 10, 2025, in the Iranian port of Chabahar, aim to improve maritime security and strengthen coordination between the three nations.
Warships from all three countries, including Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels, are participating in operations such as hijacked ship rescues, artillery drills, and search-and-rescue missions. Russia has deployed two corvettes and a tanker, while China has sent a destroyer and a supply ship. Observers from several other nations, including Oman, South Africa, and Kazakhstan, are also present.
This military collaboration highlights the trio’s efforts to counterbalance U.S. influence and promote a multipolar global order. The exercises come at a time of shifting alliances, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy continues to reshape traditional Western partnerships.
