South Africa Rejects US Pressure to Sever Ties with Iran

South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran – official

3/17/2026, 1:18:07 PM en source ↗
BRICS & Emerging Powers GeopoliticsIran's BRICS & Global South DiplomacyIran Military ConflictUS-Israel-Iran Military Conflict

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South Africa's Foreign Ministry Director-General Zane Dangor has firmly rejected US calls to cut diplomatic ties with Iran, saying Pretoria sees no justification for such a step. The statement signals South Africa's resistance to Washington's efforts to isolate Tehran amid the ongoing military conflict. The stance underscores the broader reluctance among Global South nations to align with the US-led pressure campaign against Iran.

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