Iranian and Russian Warships Participate in BRICS Naval Exercise Off South Africa
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Source: The Globe and Mail | Original Published At: 2025-12-31 19:04:18 UTC
Key Points
- BRICS naval exercise 'Will for Peace 2026' involves warships from Russia, China, Iran, and other members in South African waters
- Exercise demonstrates BRICS' evolving role from economic bloc to geopolitical/military cooperation platform
- South Africa faces domestic and international criticism for hosting sanctioned states' military forces
- Trump administration threatens punitive measures against BRICS members for perceived anti-dollar policies
- Exercise postponed from November 2025 to avoid conflict with G20 summit in Johannesburg