South Africa Holds Naval Drills with China, Russia, Iran
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 18, 2026, 09:51 IST | Updated: Jan 18, 2026, 09:51 IST
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South Africa's defence ministry has launched a probe into Iran's participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held near Cape Town this week, after reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa had asked Iran to withdraw to avoid antagonizing the United States.
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