Pakistan, Iran Conduct Joint Naval Drill In The Persian Gulf


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By Anadolu Ajansı April 6, 2021 Iran staged a joint naval drill with Pakistan on Tuesday in the waters of the Persian Gulf amid tensions between Tehran and Washington. Iranian officials said the exercise aims at bolstering the combat capabilities of the naval forces of the two countries and sharing information and expertise. “The exercise sought to demonstrate naval prowess and ensure closer coordination between the two sides,” said Captain Reza Sheibani, a senior Iranian Navy officer. “It also sought to establish dynamic interaction to create lasting peace and security in the region.” The annual naval exercise is part of...