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South Africa is hosting a naval exercise named Will for Peace 2026 from January 9 to 16 in its territorial waters, led by China and involving navies from BRICS Plus countries. The exercise focuses on the theme Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Shipping and Maritime Economic Activities.

South Africa is hosting a naval exercise named Will for Peace 2026 from January 9 to 16 in its territorial waters, led by China and involving navies from BRICS Plus countries. The exercise focuses on the theme Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Shipping and Maritime Economic Activities.

Chinese and Iranian warships arrived at Cape Town's naval facilities ahead of the exercise, with Russian vessels also expected to participate. A Chinese destroyer docked at Simons Town naval base on Wednesday, and the Iranian forward base ship IRIS Makran was sighted near the area on Thursday.

Chinese and Iranian warships arrived at Cape Town's naval facilities ahead of the exercise, with Russian vessels also expected to participate. A Chinese destroyer docked at Simons Town naval base on Wednesday, and the Iranian forward base ship IRIS Makran was sighted near the area on Thursday.

The Democratic Alliance, South Africa's second-largest party and member of the ruling coalition, criticized the exercise and called for full parliamentary transparency. DA defense spokesperson Chris Hattingh stated that hosting military forces from Russia and Iran contradicts South Africa's stated neutrality.

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The Democratic Alliance, South Africa's second-largest party and member of the ruling coalition, criticized the exercise and called for full parliamentary transparency. DA defense spokesperson Chris Hattingh stated that hosting military forces from Russia and Iran contradicts South Africa's stated neutrality.

Relations between South Africa and the United States have been strained since President Donald Trump returned to office nearly a year ago. Trump has accused BRICS countries of pursuing policies hostile to American interests, and the US imposed 30% tariffs on South Africa.

Relations between South Africa and the United States have been strained since President Donald Trump returned to office nearly a year ago. Trump has accused BRICS countries of pursuing policies hostile to American interests, and the US imposed 30% tariffs on South Africa.

South Africa previously faced criticism from the US and European Union when it hosted BRICS naval drills in 2023 that coincided with the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Joint military exercises between South Africa and the United States have since been cancelled.

South Africa previously faced criticism from the US and European Union when it hosted BRICS naval drills in 2023 that coincided with the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Joint military exercises between South Africa and the United States have since been cancelled.

Chinese military experts stated that the exercise addresses common maritime security threats and does not target any third-party country or bloc. The exercise aims to ensure safety of shipping routes and protect economic ties from external threats such as piracy and terrorism.

Chinese military experts stated that the exercise addresses common maritime security threats and does not target any third-party country or bloc. The exercise aims to ensure safety of shipping routes and protect economic ties from external threats such as piracy and terrorism.

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