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South Africa Stands Firm: No Ties Severance with Iran

3/17/2026

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South Africa's director-general of foreign affairs, Zane Dangor, says there is no reason to sever ties with Iran despite U.S. claims that the alliance harms relations.
Dangor rejects U.S. demands, including changing Black empowerment laws and accepting a refugee program for white South Africans.
He says South Africa wants better ties with the United States but will not let domestic issues dictate the relationship or immigration policies.

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South Africa's director-general of foreign affairs, Zane Dangor, says there is no reason to sever ties with Iran despite U.S. claims that the alliance harms relations.
Dangor rejects U.S. demands, including changing Black empowerment laws and accepting a refugee program for white South Africans.
He says South Africa wants better ties with the United States but will not let domestic issues dictate the relationship or immigration policies.