The joint naval exercises “Maritime Security Belt 2025” commenced on March 10 at the Iranian port of Chabahar, involving naval forces from Russia, Iran, and China. Russian representation includes the corvettes “Rugged” and “Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov,” along with the medium sea tanker “Pechenga” from the Pacific Fleet. The exercise commenced with an opening ceremony attended by naval crews and delegations from over ten observing nations, followed by a briefing on the maritime phase. Participating crews will engage in operations to liberate seized vessels, conduct search and rescue missions, and perform artillery firings at designated targets. Scheduled to take place over several days in the northern Indian Ocean, this exercise marks the seventh iteration and aims to enhance maritime security, counter piracy and maritime terrorism, and safeguard marine communications. The “Maritime Security Belt 2025” underscores the collaborative efforts among these naval powers to ensure regional stability and security in increasingly contested waters.
