Iran’s state TV reports that naval drills hosted by Iran with the participation of Russia and Oman and observed by nine other countries began in the Indian Ocean today.
The exercises, dubbed “IMEX 2024,” are aimed at boosting “collective security in the region, expand multilateral cooperation, and display the goodwill and capabilities to safeguard peace, friendship and maritime security,” according to English-language Press TV.
Participants will practice tactics to ensure international maritime trade security, protect maritime routes, enhance humanitarian measures and exchange information on rescue and relief operations, the report adds.
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The exercises, dubbed “IMEX 2024,” are aimed at boosting “collective security in the region, expand multilateral cooperation, and display the goodwill and capabilities to safeguard peace, friendship and maritime security,” according to English-language Press TV.
Participants will practice tactics to ensure international maritime trade security, protect maritime routes, enhance humanitarian measures and exchange information on rescue and relief operations, the report adds.
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Iran hosts naval drills with Russia, Oman in Indian Ocean amid heightened Middle East tensions — state media
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