Source: ZeroHedge | Original Published At: 2026-01-11 13:45:00 UTC
Key Points
- BRICS naval exercises 'Will for Peace 2026' began off Cape Town with participation from China, Russia, Iran, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Brazil (as observer)
- Drills positioned as demonstration of BRICS/Global South military capability following Venezuela's political changes
- South Africa emphasizes exercises aim to improve maritime stability and predate recent US-Venezuela tensions
- Notable absences include India, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia; Iran's participation highlights strategic alliances
- Exercises strain South Africa's US relations amid existing trade disputes and diplomatic tensions