Joint naval exercises of Russia, China and Iran have begun in the Indian Ocean.

The joint naval exercises "Maritime Security Belt - 2025" of Russia, China and India have started in the Indian Ocean. This was announced on March 9 by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

The Russian side was represented by the corvettes "Sharp" and "Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov", as well as the medium sea tanker "Pechenga" of the Pacific Fleet.

"For several days in the northern part of the Indian Ocean, the crews will work out the tasks of freeing captured vessels, searching and rescuing at sea, as well as conducting artillery firing at sea and air targets," the department's Telegram channel clarifies.

As indicated, the international naval exercise "Maritime Security Belt 2025" is being held for the seventh time.

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