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Iran to hold war games with China, Russia in Sea of Oman: Report
Iran will reportedly hold a joint naval exercise with China and Russia in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean in the coming days.
The joint military drill comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States which has threatened Tehran with military action over its response to recent foreign-backed riots in the country.
The Associated Press has also reported that Iran broadcast a warning to maritime traffic on Thursday, announcing plans for live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz next week. The drills could disrupt traffic through the strategic waterway through which 20% of global oil passes.
The VHF radio notice sent by Tehran warned of “naval shooting” on Sunday and Monday. The message was initially detected by EOS Risk Group and later verified by AP.
Two Pakistani security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity as they weren’t authorized to talk to journalists, also confirmed the warning had been sent.
In recent years, the three countries have repeatedly held such military drills.