Russia sends message to Iran as joint naval drill launched in Caspian Sea
Russia sought to do this naval drill primarily to show it is still interested in joint cooperation with Iran.
Members of the Russian Navy attend the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this handout image obtained on March 12, 2025; illustrative.(photo credit: IRANIAN ARMY/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY)/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)Updated: