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Chinese, Russian and Iranian Warships Arrive in South Africa for Naval Drills as Tensions Run High

China leads joint naval drills with Russia and Iran to enhance maritime security and operational skills in vital shipping lanes, organizers said.

  • Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrived in South African waters for naval drills starting Friday off the coast of Cape Town.
  • The Chinese-led drills were organized under the BRICS bloc of developing nations to practice maritime safety and deepen cooperation.
  • The drills are bound to further strain ties between the U.S. and South Africa, as the U.S. has singled out South Africa's ties with Iran as one reason for cutting funding.
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The ships across South Africa gather Russian, Chinese and Iranian warships under the BRICS+ flag at a time of tension increasing with Washington and extending the block.

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The joint military exercise of South Africa with Russia, China and Iran "Will for Peace 2026" is likely to be seen as a further provocation, especially in the US.

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