Iran hosts joint naval drills with Russian and Omani warships in Indian Ocean
TEHRAN – Naval drills hosted by Iran with the participation of Russia and Oman began in the Indian Ocean on Saturday, Iran’s state TV said.
“The purpose of the IMEX 2024 joint naval exercise is to increase collective security in the region, expand multilateral cooperation, and display the goodwill and capabilities to safeguard peace, friendship, and maritime security,” according to Press TV.
The drills will also include tactics to protect international maritime trade security, protect maritime routes, enhance humanitarian measures, and exchange information on rescue and relief operations, added the same source.
Representatives of several other countries will attend the naval exercise as observers, namely, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
The IMEX 2024 coincides with looming threats of a larger-scale war in the region as the Zionist entity braces for a potential attack on Iran, targeting its critical infrastructure.
