Naval forces from Iran, Russia, and China have jointly launched the ongoing drill, known as “Marine Security Belt 2024”.
Martyr Mahmoudi warship, Martyr Soleimani combat patrol vessel, Martyr Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis warship, Martyr Tavvasoli frigate, and IRGC Navy helicopters are present in the exercise.
Rear Admiral Mostafa Tajeddini, the spokesperson for the joint military exercise, said the naval units of the three countries conducted the “Photo Ex” exercise and offensive formations.
“All stages of the exercise are carried out with the supervision and aerial monitoring of the region by the helicopters of the Navy of the Islamic Republic [of Iran] Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps,” Tajeddini said.
He also said the naval units of Iran, Russia, and China fired at surface targets in the sea on the command of the Iranian destroyer “Dena”.
Source » irna