As tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, China’s role is under growing scrutiny. How far would Beijing go to support Iran — and where are the limits if conflict broke out with the US?

Iran plans to hold joint naval exercises with China and Russia in the northern Indian Ocean region in mid-February, Iranian media reported on Saturday amid elevated tensions with the US.

A major multinational naval exercise off South Africa's coastline has brought warships from China, Russia, Iran and other nations to one of the world's most critical trade corridors. The drills, unfolding in False Bay near Cape Town,

Iran says it has reached a “decision-making stage” on possible talks with the United States even as military tensions simmer. With U.S. naval power visible near Iranian waters, Tehran is weighing diplomacy while also confirming fresh joint drills with Russia and China.

Sunday’s meeting between senior officials saw Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warning against the ‘law of the jungle’.

Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov discusses closer military cooperation with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun.

Iran, China, and Russia are set to launch large-scale joint naval drills in the northern Indian Ocean in late February, signaling deepening military coordination amid sharply rising U.S.–Iran tensions.

Observers describe high-profile exercise involving economic grouping as largely symbolic rather than step towards military alliance.

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov discusses closer military cooperation with Chinese counterpart Dong Jun amid tensions around Iran, Venezuela - Anadolu Ajansı