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By: TheJestPress.com
**Iran, Russia Launch Joint Naval Drill in Caspian Sea—Mostly Compete for Best Uniform, Tea**
The Caspian Sea turned a slightly more suspicious shade of blue this week as Iran and Russia held their hotly anticipated joint naval drill. The maneuver, cleverly codenamed “Operation Mutual Flexing,” marks the latest in maritime collaboration between nations eager to prove who has the cooler admiral’s hat.
Sources report that the first order of business was a fierce competition for “Most Impressive Fleet,” but with both sides fielding ships last updated during the Soviet disco era, the contest quickly devolved into a game of “whose vessel has more duct tape?”
According to Rear Admiral Sergei “Sea Dog” Ivanov, the main goal of the drill is “to strengthen strategic ties, promote regional security, and, most importantly, figure out what to do with all these leftover anchor chains.” His Iranian counterpart, Commodore Mahmoud “Wave Rider” Hosseini, added, “It’s also a great way to socialize and swap tips on how to look intimidating while wearing flotation vests.”
Day two saw joint exercises in “coordinated tea-brewing at sea,” with both navies attempting to outdo each other in the delicate art of samovar balancing during high tide. A controversial “Best Warship Beard” contest nearly sparked a diplomatic incident, as Russia’s luxuriant naval facial hair had the edge, but Iran’s entrants insisted that proper grooming technique was more important than sheer volume.
In a symbolic gesture of unity, the two navies concluded the drills with a synchronized cannon salute. Unfortunately, most of the cannons were declared “for decorative purposes only” and the only thing launched was a barrage of fireworks and unsolicited friendship requests.
As neighboring countries looked on with a mix of confusion and mild amusement, one observer summed up the exercises: “At least no one ended up in Kazakhstan by accident this time.”
By: TheJestPress.com
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