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Russia, China and Iran launch Gulf of Oman war games

US rivals project increased Middle East influence with first joint naval exercises

TEHRAN/MOSCOW/BEIJING/NEW YORK (Financial Times) -- Russia, China and Iran launched their first joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman on Friday in a direct challenge to US influence in the Middle East.

The move reflects growing co-operation between the US's two main rivals and the Islamic republic, which is under sanctions imposed by Washington.

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