China, Russia and Iran JOINT NAVAL DRILLS , Maritime Security Belt 2026

US-Iran Tensions Escalate Naval Maneuvers Redefine Strategic Calculus in Persian Gulf

The recent spike in US-Iran tensions is not merely another episode in the familiar cycle of provocations, ultimatums, and tentative negotiations. Following the second round of Geneva talks on February 17, during which both sides reportedly agreed to a two-week...
Russian Navy helicopter carrier docks Iran

US Naval Power Builds Near Iran: Iran Hosts China, Russia for Strait of Hormuz Naval Drills in Maritime Security Belt 2026

As the United States surges naval power toward the Middle East — including the reported movement of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group toward waters off Morocco — Iran, Russia and China are preparing to conduct their recurring...