Joint maneuvers between China, Iran and Russia began yesterday, Monday March 11, in the waters near the Gulf of Oman. These military exercises must last five days in order to “protect… regional maritime security” “Maritime Security Belt 2024” is the name of these joint exercises in the Indian Ocean.

It is the second time since the Hamas attack against Israel on October 7 and the start of the war in Gaza, that the People's Liberation Army has participated in this type of joint maneuvers in the region.