Iran was set to participate in joint naval exercises in South Africa's waters with several other BRICS countries.

China, Russia and Iran began a week of joint naval exercises in South Africa's waters on Saturday in what the host country ...

The exercise focuses on joint maritime safety operations, interoperability drills and maritime protection serials.

It is the first defence cooperation under the Brics framework, with the Russian and Iranian navies reportedly taking part.

China, Russia and Iran have launched major BRICS Plus naval exercises in South African waters, marking a bold show of ...

China backs deeper BRICS cooperation after India launches BRICS 2026 agenda, as New Delhi pushes for reforms in global ...

South Africa is hosting the BRICS exercises, but two founding members are not participating amid tensions with the US.

China is the lead nation in the “Will for Peace 2026” drill involving navies from the 11-nation BRICS group of emerging nations which US President Donald Trump has labelled “anti-American”.

The maritime landscape of 2026 has witnessed a transformative event signaling a profound shift in the global security ...

South African official says drills with Russia, Iran, China and others key to protecting ‘maritime economic activities’.

The report stated that India’s BRICS presidency will focus on promoting multilateralism, with a commitment to reform and ...