Experts say 'Russia is like salvation for Iran'

Lan Ha July 31, 2019 14:46

(Baonghean.vn) - Iranian officials announced that Iran and Russia will hold joint naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with Sputnik, expert from the Russian Association of Military-Political Scientists Oleg Glazunov gave an assessment of the situation.

Hải quân của Iran ở Eo biển Hormuz. Ảnh: Getty
Iran's navy in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Getty

Recently, Iranian Navy Commander - Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that Iran and Russia may soon hold joint naval exercises in the Indian Ocean, including in the Strait of Hormuz, the area connecting the Persian Gulf and Oman. The exact time of the exercise has not been announced.

Commenting on the move, an expert from the Russian Association of Military Political Scientists, Oleg Glazunov, said: "The exercise is related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. You see: Tensions are rising, Iranian oil tankers are not allowed to move, are stopped, checked, delayed because of sanctions. Iran is not sitting still, they also stop oil tankers from passing through.

The situation is very serious, one might say like the eve of war. Therefore, Iran needs to enlist the support of good allies, and in this regard, Russia is like a salvation for Iran. If we hold joint exercises, we will show the world that Russia and Iran can cooperate to carry out combat missions in the strait. For Iran, this is psychological support. The Iranians invest a lot in relations with Russia, and understand that they are not alone.

According to Sputnik
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