Iran hosts joint naval drills with Russia and Oman in Indian Ocean

Iran is hosting joint naval drills with Russian and Omani warships, with observers from nine other countries.

According to Iran's state-owned Press TV, the exercises in the Indian Ocean aim to boost "collective security in the region, expand multilateral cooperation and display the goodwill and capabilities to safeguard peace, friendship and maritime security".

The observing countries include Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Thailand.