Russian, Chinese and Iranian ships participate in military exercises in South Africa
A Russian warship joined Chinese and Iranian ships in South African waters, as part of military maneuvers by a group of countries "Brix Plus" This would once again arouse Washington’s discontent with Pretoria.
It is assumed that these maneuvers, which are being held at a time when relations between the United States and South AfricaSevere tensions until January 16.
The maneuvers are based on "Joint measures aimed at ensuring the security of maritime transport"according to the South African army.
Military training
A spokesman for the South African Ministry of Defense confirmed that "The matter has nothing to do with developments in Venezuela"He ruled out any connection to the operations to confiscate ships off the Venezuelan coast that Washington carried out before launching a military operation in Caracas that led to the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and his transfer to New York.
He pointed out that "These exercises have been in preparation since 2025 and were postponed due to the G20 summit held in the same period" In Johannesburg.
South Africa hosts exercises "Well for Peace" (The Will for Peace) led by China.
It is expected that the UAE will also send ships to participate in these exercises, according to what South African Deputy Minister of Defense Bantu Holomisa said in statements to the channel "Newsroom Africa" Thursday.
Other BRICS Plus countries are supposed to send observers, such as Indonesia, Ethiopia and Brazil, according to Holomisa.
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