TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) - The naval forces of Iran and Russia are scheduled to hold a joint exercise in the Gulf of Oman and northern part of the Indian Ocean on Thursday, according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.

Chinese warships arrive in waters near Chabahar, Iran, on March 11, 2024. The navies of China, Iran, and Russia are holding joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman from March 11 to 15, the Ministry of National Defense of China announced on Monday. (File photo: VCG)