President Ramaphosa Addresses Middle East Issues

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed concerns to China regarding Iran’s involvement in recent Chinese-led naval exercises held in South African waters. He indicated that South Africa requested Iran’s withdrawal from the exercises and established a board of inquiry to investigate the situation. This comes amidst heightened tensions between the US and Iran, with Washington criticizing Pretoria for allowing Iranian participation and claiming it jeopardizes regional security. Ramaphosa emphasized the need for careful examination before making public statements.

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