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South Africa rejects U.S. demands to sever Iran ties amid tariffs risking tens of thousands of jobs during high unemployment, maintaining a balanced diplomatic stance, officials said.
- Zane Dangor, director-general of South Africa's international relations department, rejected United States demands to cut ties with Iran, asserting Pretoria will not be pulled into "sphere of influence politics."
- President Donald Trump imposed a 30% tariff on South African imports in August, while new U.S. Ambassador Leo Bozell claimed association with Iran is an "impediment" to good relations with Washington.
- Dangor also rejected Washington's demands to drop South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court and to scrap Black empowerment laws addressing apartheid's legacy.
- Regarding the United States proposal to process 4,500 refugee applications monthly for white South Africans, Dangor stated applicants "cannot use the moniker of 'refugee'" and must use normal immigration channels.
- Pretoria remains keen to improve ties with the United States, though Dangor signaled willingness to engage only on shared ground, saying "let's engage about areas we agree on.
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South Africa rejects US pressure to distance itself from Iran
South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran, its director general of foreign affairs said, after the new U.S. ambassador was quoted as saying the country's association with the Islamic Republic was an impediment to good relations with Washington.
South Africa rejects pressure from US to cut ties with Iran
South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran,its director general of foreign affairs said, after the new U.S. ambassador was quoted as saying the country's association with the Islamic...
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