A trilateral Combined Naval Drill, dubbed as "Maritime Security Belt 2022," kicked off on Friday in North Indian Ocean with the participation of military units from Iran, China, and Russia, APA reports citing Mehr News Agency.
The joint naval drill participated by naval and airborne forces the Iranian Navy, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, and vessels from China and Russia kicked off in Indian Ocean on Friday.
Rear Admiral Mostafa Tajeddini the Spokesman for the naval drill said that this is the third combined naval exercise that will be held with the participation of Iran, China, and Russia.
With the planning made in this regard, various tactical exercises such as rescuing the floating vessel from fire, freeing the hijacked vessel, and shooting against specific naval targets during day and night will be practiced by the naval units of Iran, China, and Russia in the exercise, Rear Admiral Tajeddini emphasized.