Iran and Russia Launch Major Joint Military Exercise in the Strait of Hormuz: Strategic Implications and Global Reactions

1. Overview of Iran-Russia Military Cooperation

Iran and Russia have maintained a complex but increasingly close military relationship over the past decades. Rooted in shared strategic interests, both nations have collaborated extensively in Syria, engaging in joint military operations supporting the Assad regime, and have also expanded arms trade and defense diplomacy.

Recent years have seen a significant deepening of military ties, driven by mutual opposition to Western influence and sanctions, as well as a desire to project power in the Middle East and beyond. The Iran-Russia joint naval exercises symbolize this growing partnership, emphasizing interoperability, military readiness, and strategic signaling.

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February 19, 2026 | 4:00 pm