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Iran, China and Russia hold naval drills in north Indian Ocean

Warships are seen during a joint naval exercise of the Iranian, Chinese and Russian navies in the northern Indian Ocean January 20, 2022. Picture taken January 20, 2022. Iranian Army/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

Iran, China and Russia held their third joint naval drills in the northern Indian Ocean on Friday, state TV reported.

Navies from Iran's armed forces and Revolutionary Guards are taking part in the "2022 Marine Security Belt" exercise over an area of 17,000 square kilometres (6,560 square miles), Rear Admiral Mostafa Tajoldini, spokesman for the drills, told state TV.

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