China, Russia, Iran hold joint naval drills
(VOVWORLD) - China, Russia, and Iran began a four-day joint military exercise in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman on Friday.
 Russian vessels at Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman (Photo: AFP) |
Joint drills with China and Russia can be considered one of the biggest achievements of Iran’s diplomatic defense, sending a signal to the world as the US has sought to form a coalition to join naval mission in the Persian Gulf.
The Iranian TV said the joint drills show that Iran is not isolated despite US’s withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and increased sanctions against Tehran.