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South Africa's defense minister has launched an inquiry into Iran's involvement in naval exercises near Cape Town, which occurred despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's alleged instructions to exclude Iranian ships. The drills, involving China, Russia, and the UAE, were criticized by the U.S. due to Iran's participation amid its crackdown on protesters. The defense ministry aims to investigate whether the president's orders were misrepresented or ignored.

Courtesy: AFP