A move that could change the world? – Iran, Russia, and China “put their militaries on high alert”

Iran, Russia, and China will organize joint military exercises near the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian outlet “Nur News” reported.

The Iranian Navy will conduct military exercises in the coming days in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean, that is, near the Strait of Hormuz, military sources confirmed to Al Jazeera, adding that these are “regular annual maneuvers” involving not only Iran’s army and the naval forces of the Revolutionary Guard, but also China and Russia.

Ahead of the start of the drills, Iran issued a notice to air traffic two days ago due to planned live-fire activities in the airspace over the Strait of Hormuz.

It was added that the airspace above the specified area, from ground level up to an altitude of 25,000 feet, will be restricted during the exercises and considered hazardous for air traffic.

Iran, Russia, and China are set to conduct a joint naval exercise in the northern Indian Ocean, amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Press TV reports.

The drill, named the “Maritime Security Belt” exercise, will involve units from the Iranian Navy, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, and naval forces from China and Russia.

According to officials, the exercise aims to enhance maritime security and strengthen cooperation among the participating countries.

The upcoming drill comes amid a sharp rise in threatening rhetoric from Washington and a massive US military buildup near and off the coast of Iran.

US President Donald Trump said the deployment was aimed at pressuring Tehran into negotiations, warning that failure to reach a deal would trigger a military strike “far worse” than the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025.

Iran has repeatedly rejected threats and coercion, insisting that diplomacy cannot succeed under pressure or intimidation. It has said it is ready for talks if they are fair and based on mutual respect, while warning that any military attack by the US or its allies against Iranian interests would be met with a swift and decisive response.

A US naval strike group has been in Middle Eastern waters since Monday, and Trump has warned it is “ready, willing and able” to hit Iran if necessary.

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