Indian Ministry of External Affairs clarifies that the BRICS Naval Exercise was a South African initiative not officially recognized as a regular BRICS activity.
First naval exercises under ‘Brics plus’ banner involve Brazil, Egypt, China, Russia, and South Africa, with India notably absent.
Worried about US intervention in Iran, Southern countries seek to strengthen autonomy and defend their interests
South Africa probes whether presidential orders to exclude Iran from BRICS+ drills were ignored, amid US concerns over regional security implications.
Analysis of BRICS’ strategic development of alternative payment systems and financial mechanisms to counter US dollar hegemony.
South Africa investigates Iran’s participation in BRICS+ naval exercises following alleged presidential directive to withdraw, while the US expresses geopolitical concerns.
South Africa’s defense ministry probes whether presidential instructions about Iran’s participation were followed during recent maritime drills.
South Africa’s Defence Ministry probes potential violations of presidential directives regarding Iran’s participation in BRICS+ maritime exercises, raising diplomatic concerns with the United States.
South Africa’s defense ministry investigates potential miscommunication about Iran’s participation in BRICS+ naval exercises.
