Russia Warns US Against Iran Attack, China Joins Joint Naval Drills

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the US that an attack on Iran would have "serious and dangerous consequences."
• Lavrov emphasized that military action could spiral out of control and that Gulf countries do not want a new war.
• Russia, China, and Iran are conducting joint naval exercises, "Maritime Security Belt 2026," in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.
• The exercises are seen as a show of force and a direct message to the United States amid its naval presence.
• Iran has issued NOTAMs and shown indications of potential anti-ship ballistic missile tests, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.