Chabahar: Chinese and Russian warships have entered the Iranian territorial waters to participate in the "Security Belt 2025" naval exercise which will kick off Tuesday. The Security Belt-2025 drills, taking place annually near the Iranian southeastern port of Chabahar, in the northern part of the Indian Ocean, mark the fifth such exercise between the three nations since 2019.

According to Qatar News Agency, the exercises involve warships and support vessels from the Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, alongside Russian and Chinese naval forces. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed the participation of 15 combat ships, support vessels, and gunboats, as well as helicopters. Additionally, China has deployed a guided-missile destroyer and a supply ship for the joint maneuvers.

The drills will include simulated attacks on maritime targets, search and seizure operations, and search and rescue exercises, highlighting the strategic military collaboration between the participating nations.