South Africa Launches Inquiry into Iranian Participation in Naval Drills

South Africa’s defence ministry is investigating Iranian participation in naval drills despite reported presidential orders to withdraw from the exercises.

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The South Africa ZAZAdefence ministry has launched a formal probe into the participation of Iran IRIRin the BRICS+ naval exercises held near Cape Town this week. This inquiry follows reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa cyril ramaphosahad ordered Iranto withdraw from the drills to avoid damaging diplomatic relations with the United States USUS. The discrepancy between these reported presidential instructions and the actual military operations on the ground has become a primary focus for the government in Pretoria.
An Iranian vessel sails in False Bay near the Simon's Town Naval base on the final day of joint naval exercises involving BRICS Plus countries including China, Russia, and Iran in Cape Town, South Africa, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander
An Iranian vessel sails in False Bay near the Simon's Town Naval base on the final day of joint naval exercises involving BRICS Plus countries including China, Russia, and Iran in Cape Town, South Africa, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander
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