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Minister refuses to confirm presidential approval for Iran naval exercise
Defence minister Angie Motshekga declined to answer questions in Parliament on Wednesday about whether President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised Iran’s participation in a joint naval exercise with South Africa.
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Presidency orders probe into military defiance over Iran naval exercise
President Ramaphosa appointed a commission to investigate why military leaders ignored his order to exclude Iran from naval exercises in South Africa.
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South Africa defends naval drills with Iran, China, Russia as ‘essential’
South Africa begins week-long naval exercises with Russia, Iran and China, defending the ‘Will for Peace 2026’ drills as essential cooperation.
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Multi-national naval exercise off South African coast draws international attention
Chinese and Iranian warships join BRICS naval drill at Simon’s Town, South Africa, reigniting debate over the country’s foreign policy alignment.
