Russia and Iran held joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman
Russia and Iran conducted joint naval exercises on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, as tensions rise over Tehran’s nuclear program and the United States deploys warships near Iran.
Rear Admiral Hassan Maghsoodloo, spokesman for the drills, said the exercises aimed to promote security and sustainable maritime interaction.
The Kremlin said earlier on Thursday it was seeing an unprecedented rise in tension around Iran and urged Tehran and other parties to exercise prudence and restraint.
Russia and Iran have a strategic partnership treaty, but it does not include a mutual defense clause.
