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January 9, 2026
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Chinese, Iranian warships in South Africa for exercises

Chinese, Iranian warships in South Africa for exercises

Chinese, Iranian warships in South Africa for exercises..

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Warships from China and Iran have arrived in South Africa for joint naval exercises, with Russia also expected to participate. This "Will for Peace" drill, scheduled for January 9-16, risks further straining South Africa's relationship with the United States.

  • The exercise, focusing on "safety of shipping and maritime economic activities," was announced in December and involves BRICS countries.
  • The Chinese guided-missile destroyer Tangshan (Hull 122), the Iranian navy ship IRIS Makran 441, and the Chinese comprehensive supply ship Taihu (Hull 889) were photographed in Simon's Town harbour, near Cape Town, on January 8, 2026.
  • South Africa faced criticism for hosting similar naval exercises with Russia and China in 2023, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine.

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