Iran conducted joint military exercises with China and Russia in the northern Indian Ocean to emphasize its close relationship with the two countries.
As talks with the United States over the nuclear agreement have been difficult and conflicts continue, Iran has made it clear that it is pushing ahead with strengthening relations with the great powers of China and Russia.
On the 21st, Iran, China, and Russia conducted joint military exercises in the northern Indian Ocean, with the participation of ships from various countries such as destroyers, and conducted training such as the release of hijacked ships and maritime rescue. rice field.
The northern part of the Indian Ocean, where the exercise was conducted, is the sea area connected to the Strait of Hormuz, which is the main maritime transport route for crude oil and natural gas. Explaining.
A spokesman for the Iranian army said, "The exercises are proof that Iran is not isolated in the region or in the world," highlighting its close relationship with China and Russia.
Iran is currently in talks to rebuild the nuclear deal, calling for the lifting of sanctions by the hostile United States, but talks have been difficult.
In the midst of confrontation with the United States, Iran recently visited Russia for the first time after President Raisi took office on the 19th of this month to meet with President Putin, and on the 14th, Foreign Minister Abdrahian met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi in China. It is clear that it is promoting the strengthening of relations with the major powers of China and Russia.