A handout photo made available by the Iranian Army office on December 28, 2019 shows a view of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force Type 052D destroyer Xining (117), the Republic of Iran Navy frigate ALBORZ (72), and the Russian Navy Neustrashimyy-class frigate Yaroslav Mudry during joint Iran-Russia-China naval drills in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman. (AFP)
Iran, Russia and China on Friday began a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean aimed at boosting marine security, state media reported.
Iran's state TV said 11 of its vessels were joined by three Russian ships including a destroyer, and two Chinese vessels. Iran's Revolutionary Guard will also participate with smaller ships and helicopters.
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