US accuses South Africa military of ‘cosying up to Iran’
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
Day: January 16, 2026
US accuses South Africa military of ‘cosying up to Iran’
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
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U.S. Military Says It Conducted the First Kinetic Drone Swarm
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