Iran, Russia, and China to conduct joint military drills

Iran, Russia, and China will conduct joint military exercises off Iran's coast starting Tuesday, according to Iranian media. This follows previous drills aimed at enhancing cooperation among the three nations. The exercises will take place in the Gulf of Oman, involving warships from all three countries. Observers from several nations, including Azerbaijan and South Africa, will attend. China will send a destroyer and a supply ship for the drills. Iran's army recently held similar exercises in the area to bolster its defense capabilities.