China, Russia, Iran team up for military exercises in Middle East

China, Russia and Iran will conduct joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman this week.

Other unnamed countries will participate in the "Security Bond-2023" military exercises.

The exercises will begin Wednesday and continue through March 19.

China has dispatched guided missile destroyer Nanning to take part in the drills.

The three countries held similar exercises last year and in 2019.