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South African President's Office Criticizes Visit of South African General to Iran
South African President's Office Criticizes Visit of South African General to Iran
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South African President's Office Criticizes Visit of South African General to IranSouth African General Rudzani Maphanywa visited Tehran on August 12 and met... 15.08.2025, Sputnik Africa
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South African President's Office Criticizes Visit of South African General to IranSouth African General Rudzani Maphanywa visited Tehran on August 12 and met with Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi. South African presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya stated that the visit was inappropriate while the country is working to restore diplomatic relations with the US.During the meeting, the Iranian general suggested that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could share its counterterrorism experience with South Africa’s armed forces. He also highlighted the historical bond formed when Tehran supported South Africa's fight against apartheid.
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South African President's Office Criticizes Visit of South African General to Iran
08:39 15.08.2025 (Updated: 08:48 15.08.2025) South African President's Office Criticizes Visit of South African General to Iran
South African General Rudzani Maphanywa visited Tehran on August 12 and met with Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Abdolrahim Mousavi.
South African presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya stated that the visit was inappropriate while the country is working to restore diplomatic relations with the US.
During the meeting, the Iranian general suggested that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could share its counterterrorism experience with South Africa’s armed forces. He also highlighted the historical bond formed when Tehran supported South Africa's fight against apartheid.
