Iran & South Africa
25 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated May 14, 2026
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International
Iran: Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, attended the BRICS meeting, representing the nation's engagement with the bloc.
South Africa: South Africa's Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, attended the BRICS meeting, representing the nation's engagement with the bloc.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran's war has disrupted global energy supplies and driven up oil prices. Its Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, urged BRICS nations to condemn the United States and Israel for 'unlawful aggression' against Tehran, highlighting divisions within BRICS.
South Africa: South Africa joined BRICS in 2010 and participated in the foreign ministers meeting.
May 14, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Iran: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attended the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
South Africa: South Africa's representative Ronald Lamola attended the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Iran: Geopolitical tensions involving Iran were cited as a factor influencing investor interest in gold, particularly in Europe and North America.
South Africa: South Africa contributed to steady, marginal buying in gold ETFs in other regions.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a central player in the event, facing a blockade from the United States and threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, which significantly impacts its economy and global oil trade. Its refusal to negotiate under current conditions prolongs the conflict.
South Africa: South Africa is involved in a US-backed rare earths extraction project, an unrelated business and technology event.
Apr 19, 2026 · 29 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a member of the expanded BRICS grouping, participating in the Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
South Africa: South Africa is a member of the expanded BRICS grouping, participating in the Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
May 12, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Iran: Pope Leo XVI has strongly criticized the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, which began on February 28.
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned as having backed one side in Angola's civil war during the Cold War.
Apr 18, 2026 · 73 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa faced accusations from Donald Trump regarding anti-white policies, land expropriation, and an 'anti-American' foreign policy, leading to a cut in US assistance and a strained bilateral relationship. Its affirmative action laws and legal actions against Israel at the International — International Criminal Court were also criticized.
May 21, 2025 · 6 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa initiated a genocide case against Israel before the United Nations' highest judicial body, which some Latin American countries joined.
Dec 09, 2025 · 6 articles
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