Iran pushes for naval alliance in Indian ocean, claims Gulf countries may participate
Iran has previously worked with China and Russia but its new initiative may try to capitalize on reports of the UAE leaving the US-led Combined Maritime Forces.
Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023. (photo credit: IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated:
