Chinese, Russian, and Iranian warships are conducting naval drills in South Africa amid heightened geopolitical tensions following the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the seizure of oil tankers. The exercises, aimed at safeguarding vital shipping lanes, include strikes on maritime targets and counter-terrorism rescues. South Africa’s defense minister stated the drills were planned prior to current tensions, though some local political parties criticized the decision to host allied nations. The exercises are seen as a demonstration of military cooperation between BRICS nations amidst strained U.S. relations.
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