China, Russia, and Iran to conduct naval drills

Iran, Russia, and China will conduct joint naval exercises off Iran's coast starting Tuesday. This marks a continuation of their collaboration to enhance military cooperation and counter perceived American influence in the region. The drills will involve warships from all three nations and take place in the northern Indian Ocean. Observers from several countries, including Azerbaijan and South Africa, will attend. China will send a destroyer and a supply ship for the exercises. This follows recent Iranian military drills aimed at strengthening defense capabilities in the same area.