Iran categorically denies Western allegations about involvement in the Red Sea security crises, holding Israeli massacres in Gaza and Lebanon responsible for growing instability in the water body.

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran has released all crew members of the MSC Aries which it seized in Iranian territorial waters on a judicial order last month.

The regional security belt between a rising power Iran and established superpowers China and Russia is set to boost maritime security and strengthen the new multipolar world order.

The commander of the Iranian Navy hails the recent joint naval drills between the Islamic Republic, China and Russia.

The naval forces of Iran, China and Russia have started a joint exercise in the Sea of Oman.

Germany’s defense minister has offered support to the Lebanese army in the fields of maritime surveillance and training.