zhōng中é俄yī伊jǔ xíng举行lián hé jūn yǎn联合军演
China, Russia, and Iran recently held joint military exercises near the port of Chabahar in Iran.
The theme of these exercises was 'Creating Peace and Security Together,' and the navies of the three countries conducted training such as striking maritime targets and joint search and rescue.
China sent missile destroyers and supply ships, while Iran and Russia also dispatched multiple warships.
Countries like South Africa, Pakistan, and Oman sent observers to participate.
The location of Chabahar port is very important; it is close to the Strait of Hormuz and is a key route for Middle Eastern oil exports to Asia.
Many countries depend on the oil from this area.
Analysts believe that these exercises have tightened cooperation among the three countries and demonstrated their military strength to the outside world.
China hopes to maintain regional peace and protect its economic interests through such cooperation.
Iran also hopes to gain more security guarantees by cooperating with China and Russia.
The United States expressed no concern about these exercises, but the cooperation among the three countries has attracted significant international attention.