China, Iran, and Russia have launched Security Belt-2023 military exercises in the Gulf of Oman. They will last until March 19.

The Ministry of Defense of China announced this.

“Other countries” will also participate in the exercises.

It is noted that the Security Belt-2023 is developed from the two joint maritime exercises held by the three countries in 2019 and 2022.

China has sent the Nanning missile destroyer to the Gulf of Oman. The exercise will include aerial reconnaissance, rescue operations, maneuvering, and more.

It is noted that these exercises “will deepen practical cooperation between the navies of the participating countries.”

The exercise will demonstrate their willingness and ability to jointly protect maritime security, actively build a maritime community with a shared future, and inject positive momentum into regional peace and stability.

Previously, the Permanent Mission of Iran to the UN announced the completion of a contract with Russia to purchase Russian Su-35 fighter jets.

Prior to that, SkyNews journalists published information that in January, Iran supplied ammunition for small arms and artillery to Russia. This included millions of cartridges and hundreds of thousands of shells delivered by cargo ships through the Caspian Sea.

In addition, at the end of February, information appeared that the Chinese authorities were considering the possibility of providing Russia with drones and ammunition to use in the war against Ukraine.