Naval Forces Conduct Coordinated Missions in Iran-Russia-China Joint Drills
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The military forces from Iran, China and Russia practiced different tactics and operations during a joint naval war game in the northern Indian Ocean, including saving a hijacked vessel.
The main stage of the 2025 Marine Security Belt naval exercises, including the Iranian, Chinese and Russian forces, kicked off in the northern parts of the Indian Ocean on Tuesday.
The three countries’ naval forces have practiced a coordinated mission to release a trade vessel hijacked in international waters by pirates in simulated conditions.
When the target liner sent mayday signals to the Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre (MRCC) of Chabahar port in southeastern Iran, a SH-3D helicopter of the Iranian Navy scrambled for reconnaissance and search, before the Iranian Navy’s ‘Alvand’ destroyer acted as the command ship to carry out the operation.
The special forces of the Iranian Army and the IRGC acted in cooperation with the Chinese and Russian airborne commandos, were airlifted to the target trade ship and captured the pirates.
The aim of the joint exercises is to strengthen security and its foundations in the region, expand multilateral cooperation among the three countries, and demonstrate their goodwill and ability to support global peace, maritime security, and the creation of a maritime community with a common future.
