BRICS Plus: China, Russia, and Iran Begin Joint Military Exercises
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Source: In.gr | Original Published At: 2026-01-10 10:38:56 UTC
Key Points
- China, Russia, Iran, and South Africa launched joint naval exercises under BRICS Plus framework in South African territorial waters on January 10, 2026
- Exercises aim to enhance maritime security cooperation and interoperability among BRICS Plus navies
- Brazil, Egypt, and Ethiopia participated as observers in the drills
- South African military emphasized the non-political nature of exercises despite US-BRICS Plus tensions
- Trump's previous threats of 10% trade tariffs against BRICS countries mentioned as context for geopolitical tensions