South Africa's Defence Ministry?said that Minister?Angie Motshekga launched an investigation into Iran's involvement in the BRICS+ Naval exercises held in South African water over?the last week.

In a press release, the defence ministry stated that it would be examining whether President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Iran’s involvement had been misrepresented or ignored.

The South African news outlet Daily Maverick reported that Ramaphosa wanted Iran to withdraw its participation in the drills because of concerns over the damage it could cause to South Africa’s relationship with the United States.

The Minister of Defence, Mr. The statement from the ministry of defence added that Angie Motshekga would like to record the fact that the Ramaphosa's instruction was "clearly communicated" to all concerned parties, accepted, and must be adhered to.

(source: Reuters)