Messages of Iran, Russia and China joint maneuver; Tehran at the height of military readiness
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reports that messages of this event are not limited to its military dimension; Rather, it overlaps with political and economic contexts, which represent the priorities of the countries participating in the maneuver in the wake of the Western pressure on these powers and the efforts of these countries to strengthen their defense participation in the face of increasing challenges.
These maneuvers are performed at the same time as the critical phase of the growing tensions between Iran and the US; The United States has sought to increase pressure on Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program and missile capabilities, and it has imposed new economic sanctions against it.
, according to Al Jazeera, US President Donald Trump’s recent threats to military action against Iran, if the country refuses to negotiate, gives other dimensions to Iran, Russia and China, which is beyond the traditional military messages.
also has special messages to perform this maneuver. The maneuver is carried out in the port of Chabahar, which overlooks the Indian Ocean, not only a maritime base but also a focal point in regional economic projects, making it the central region of international trade and logistical targets of Iran.
Given these considerations, the question arises as to whether the choice of Chabahar to perform such a maneuver indicates an increase in Iranian maritime influence or is it carrying wider messages and beyond regional boundaries and the balance of global power?
Given the current international conditions, this transformation is important for political and military circles; Because the maneuvers are being carried out as Russia’s international isolation as a result of its war in Ukraine as well as in fierce competition with China and the US in the Indian and Pacific Ocean.
The sum of these factors puts the trilateral maritime exercise of Iran, China and Russia in a wider framework of military cooperation and means an event of numerous regional and international dimensions.
Hussein Kanani Moghaddam, an Iranian political activist in a conversation with Al Jazeera, said: “These maneuvers are in Chabahar within the framework of responding to Trump’s threats against Iran, and Trump should know that Iran is not alone and the countries are in Russia and China.”
He added: “Based on the long-term agreements between Iran and China (5-year agreements) and between Iran and Russia (6-year agreements), including some military, security, intelligence and trilateral maneuvers between these countries, such maneuvers will be held at any given period.”
“The message of these maneuvers, such as Iran and China, is powerful and willing to cooperate in securing their regional and international security,” said Canaan Moghaddam.
, on the other hand, International Security Expert Aref Dehgardar, in a conversation with Al Jazeera, announced that the Chabahar port selection for Iran, China and Russia is due to the geostrategic importance of the region. Chabahar, as the only Iranian port overlooking the ocean, provides direct access to the open water and strategically near the Indian Ocean, making it a central point in controlling maritime business and vital gates for entering Central Asian markets.
“The Chabahar port is also part of the China Belt and Road project and is of particular importance for Russia, which is seeking to expand its presence in hot water,” he said. The presence of these three powers in Chabahar could be a message to Washington and the Trump administration as well as India, which is a strategic partner in the Indian subcontinent.
he said about the timing of the seventh maritime security belt maneuver between Iran and Russia and China. Because these maneuvers are carried out with the aim of restricting the country’s nuclear program due to the increasing threats of the Zionist and US regime against Iran.
The Iranian expert pointed out that in the context of the “stick and carrot” policy that Trump has made in the region and complicated the scene, such maneuvers are a sign of Tehran’s readiness to deal with any potential threat. Of course, these maneuvers should not be seen as a sign of the formation of an Eastern coalition against the West; Because Russia and China as two world powers have their own strategy and interests, and their behavior is analyzed within the context of competition between the great powers.
the peasant emphasized: Iran also has its own role in international equations as a regional power, and especially in the military field relies on its capabilities. Therefore, holding such maneuvers reflects the pattern of pragmatic cooperation between Iran, Russia and China based on their common interests.
