The IMEX 2024 naval exercise organized by Iran with the participation of Russia and Oman has begun in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. Representatives from Russia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Bangladesh and India will observe the exercise in Iran. Russia is represented by the Project 20380 corvette Mercury. The goal of the joint naval exercise “IMEX 2024” is to enhance collective security in the region, expand multilateral cooperation and demonstrate goodwill and capabilities to protect peace, friendship and security at sea.