Note, that's the Persian Gulf. I initially thought it a bold move to do a joint exercise in the Gulf of Mexico.
Naive, but would love to hear from whoever is more knowledgeable if this is more an "enemy of my enemy is my friend" type situation, or these nations are building warm, long term relationships?
The warm, long term relationships are several decades old at this point. Russia/USSR has long backed Iran. Russia/USSR has long had at least a working relationship with CCP China.
Not sure about China and Iran. But that's my own ignorance/incuriosity
I am glad that the captains of our ship of state have decided to pick a fight with most of Asia.
What does this mean?
The US has adopted a very aggressive stance against Russia and China and Iran, all at the same time.