In a message to the Navy Commander on the occasion of the Seventh Combined Exercise of the Maritime Security Belt 2025, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that this exercise demonstrates the valor of the Iranian Navy in the international arenas.
In this message, Araghchi emphasized that maritime-based security and development require an authoritative presence and activity in the vast expanse of the seas, according to IRNA.
Araghchi emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran's determination to maintain and enhance the security of the Persian Gulf, the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman, and beyond, and said that the current exercise will demonstrate this determination in front of global observers.
The 7th combined Maritime Security Belt 2025 exercise is set to take place in the northern Indian Ocean, featuring naval forces from Iran, Russia, and China, along with observers from various regional nations. The exercise is designed to enhance security, promote sustainable maritime interactions, and strengthen naval cooperation among the three participating countries.
