Although CENTCOM said that the "exercise is designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability," military parties have used such drills in the past as cover for launching a surprise attack.

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guard naval forces will carry out live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 1 and February 2, Press TV reported on Thursday. The strait is the world's most vital oil export route,

Iran issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on Tuesday, warning of live-fire military activity in the airspace along the Strait of Hormuz, affecting air

The exercises were the second time in six months that President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to be blindsided by his own military regarding relations with Tehran.

The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) appears to have defied orders from President Ramaphosa to withdraw three Iranian warships from the multinational naval exercise Will for Peace taking place in Fal

The DA has called for an urgent parliamentary debate on Iran’s participation in naval exercises which began on Friday off the Western Cape coast near Simon’s Town and False Bay.

Alleges that statements made by Trump and Netanyahu further stoked unrest; describes protests as "worst" in the country's history.

Retired judge Bernard Ngoepe will lead an inquiry into allegations swirling around Iran's participation in naval drills off Cape Town.

South African Navy Chief, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, used his keynote address at the closing cocktail function of the BRICS Plus maritime Exercise Will for