Warships from Iran, China and Russia kicked off their annual joint exercises in the Gulf of Oman on Monday, in a show of strengthening military ties as US President Donald Trump upends longstanding Western alliances.

It extends to several geopolitical arenas, including Europe, Taiwan, and anywhere else where a smaller country is worried about being swallowed up by a larger neighboring one.If America has stopped standing up to prevent stronger countries from invading weaker ones,

Donald Trump reportedly reached out to Vladimir Putin for assistance regarding Iran. On one hand, he signals a desire to negotiate a new agreement, while on the other, he applies "maximum pressure" by targeting Iran's oil business.

Donald Trump reportedly reached out to Vladimir Putin for assistance regarding Iran. On one hand, he signals a desire to negotiate a new agreement, while on the other, he applies "maximum pressure" by targeting Iran's oil business.

Over the past three years, the partnership has become deeper still, as Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine, and the resulting Western pressure, have helped transform Russia into an international pariah. That has turned the Islamic Republic into something resembling a lifeline for Mr. Putin’s government.

"We are primarily interested in understanding the essence of President Trump's new line," a former Russian envoy told Newsweek.

Donald Trump reportedly reached out to Vladimir Putin for assistance regarding Iran. On one hand, he signals a desire to negotiate a new agreement, while on the other, he applies "maximum pressure" by targeting Iran's oil business.

President Donald Trump praised Vladimir Putin on Friday, just hours after he threatened to slap Russia with "large scale" sanctions and tariffs. The post Trump Praises Putin Hours After Threatening Russia With Sanctions: ‘I Think He’s Gonna Be More Generous Than He Has to Be’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Iranian officials told The Telegraph that Tehran was considering the request from Putin. In recent months, things have changed drastically for Iran following Trump's return to the White House. While Iran's 85-year-old supreme leader in August opened the door to negotiations with the West, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei slammed it shut again in February.