Iran and Russia have wrapped up joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, focusing on counter-terrorism and tactical operations to enhance maritime security and bilateral cooperation.
The drills, involving Iran's Navy, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Russia's Navy, included simulations of liberating a hijacked ship and other joint maneuvers.
Iranian spokesman Rear Admiral Hassan Maqsoudlou stated the exercises aimed to improve coordination and maritime security.
The exercises concluded with the departure of Russia's helicopter carrier from Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas.
