INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
exercise, which commenced in Karachi on Friday.The drills, hosted biennially by Pakistan since 2007, have attracted ships, aircraft, special
forces, and observers from over 60 nations, underscoring a collective push for regional security in the Indian Ocean.Since its inception,
chief also revealed plans to invite Pakistan to bilateral drills hosted by Iran, signaling a new phase in defense collaboration.Rear Admiral
Irani previously traveled to Pakistan in June 2023.At the opening ceremony, Pakistan Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Abdul Munib stressed that
evolving maritime challenges require collective efforts, noting that no single country has the strength to tackle these challenges
Ashraf said.From 2007 to 2023, Iran took part in the AMAN exercises mainly as an observer, with high-ranking Iranian delegations present at
