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China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills near Gulf of Oman

CGTN

 , Updated 22:02, 11-Mar-2024

Naval forces from China, Iran and Russia will conduct joint drills near the Gulf of Oman from March 11 to 15, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Monday.

According to the ministry, the 45th fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy has sent the guided-missile destroyer Urumqi, the missile frigate Linyi, and the comprehensive replenishment vessel Dongpinghu to participate in the drills.

The 2024 edition of the Security Bond drills aims to jointly safeguard regional maritime security, the Chinese ministry said.

(Cover: The 45th fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy for an escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia carries out training, August 24, 2023. /Xinhua)

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