Inquiry Launched into Iran's BRICS+ Naval Exercise Role

South Africa's defense ministry announced an investigation into Iran's involvement in recent BRICS+ naval exercises. The inquiry will assess whether President Cyril Ramaphosa's directives were misrepresented or ignored. The exercises took place in South African waters, prompting ministerial scrutiny over Iran's participation.

South Africa's Ministry of Defense revealed on Friday that Minister Angie Motshekga has initiated an inquiry into Iran's participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises hosted in South African waters over the last week.

The announcement comes as the ministry aims to evaluate whether instructions from President Cyril Ramaphosa concerning Iran's role were overlooked or misrepresented.

These naval exercises have drawn scrutiny due to the geopolitical implications of Iran's involvement, leading to this governmental investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)