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2026-02-20 06:54:22
[Joint Naval Exercise Between Iran and Russia Concludes] According to Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on the 19th, the joint naval exercise between Iran and Russia has concluded, with Russian warships having left the exercise area. The report stated that the joint exercise aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation, enhance maritime security, and improve the operational coordination capabilities of the two navies. This naval exercise aligns with the goals of developing maritime diplomacy, expanding military interaction, and exchanging operational experience. Officials from both sides emphasized that they will continue to cooperate in the field of maritime security. According to previous reports from Iranian media, the joint military exercise took place in the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean. Joint exercise spokesman Hassan Magsoudlu stated that the exercise reflects the two countries' commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation, opposing unilateralism, and maintaining maritime trade security in the region. (Xinhua)
