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In this handout photo taken from video and released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Saturday, March 18, 2023, warships are seen during Russia, China and Iran joint naval exercise in the Arabian Sea. Russia, China and Iran finished joint naval exercise in Arabian Sea, the Russian military reported Saturday. According to the Defense Ministry, the navy practiced joint tactical maneuvering, carried out artillery firing as well as releasing a captured ship with hostages and providing assistance to a ship in distress at sea. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)