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TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian and Omani naval forces staged their
second joint exercises in the Gulf of Oman to boost readiness for relief
services.

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Oman ended their second joint
naval relief and rescue drill in the north of Omani Sultan Qaboos Port.

Four Omani vessels, two fighter planes and one coastal helicopter as
well as four Iranian surface vessels participated in the joint drill,
Iran's Armed Forces Headquarters announced on Wednesday.

The naval drill was aimed at enhancing readiness for providing
relief services, rescue operations, and the level of regional
cooperation and exchanging experience.

The joint naval drill coincided with the ninth session of the
five-day joint military conference which opened on February 5 in the
Omani capital Masqat.

Iran and Oman have expanded cooperation in a variety of areas such
as economy and defense since Iran's President Ahmadinejad took office in
2005.

Later in August 2010, Iran and Oman signed an agreement to further boost mutual cooperation in the field of defense.

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