INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
AMAN-25 naval exercises, scheduled for February 7-11 in Karachi.Bagheri made the announcement during his visit to Islamabad, where he held
discussions with high-ranking Pakistani officials, including the army chief, air force commander, defense minister, prime minister, and
president.The biennial AMAN exercises, organized by the Pakistan Navy, aim to strengthen maritime security through international
collaboration.Key focuses include countering terrorism, preventing piracy, and executing search and rescue missions.The drills will feature
various naval operations, such as live-fire exercises, communication drills, and humanitarian assistance efforts, designed to enhance the
capabilities of the attending forces.These exercises offer a venue for naval forces to share tactics and strategies, boosting
interoperability among participants.So far, confirmed participants in AMAN-25 include Iran, the U.S., China, Russia, the U.K., Turkey, and
Saudi Arabia, showcasing a blend of regional and global naval powers.Iran's engagement in AMAN-25 follows a series of diplomatic and
military interactions with Pakistan.General Bagheri's recent visit to Islamabad was his third to the South Asian nation, following previous
security concerns along the Iran-Pakistan border.In 2023, the two nations conducted a joint border security exercise to combat terrorism and
This partnership was further cemented with a security cooperation agreement in April 2024, which included the deployment of high-ranking
officers in border regions to enhance counterterrorism efforts.
