Transnet National Ports Authority on Monday confirmed the arrival late last week of the two ships, the IRIS Dena and IRIS Markan. IRIS is the acronym for the Islamic Republic of Iran Ship.
Captain Yael Wearley, Port of Cape Town’s acting harbour master, said TNPA had complied with all standard shipping processes in accommodating the two vessels. However, the visit has already prompted concern among maritime circles, notably from popular maritime website Africa Ports and Ships, which posted pictures of the ships in their latest newsletter.
“Trade, yes, but at what price internationally? There is a very good reason Iran is a pariah state. The continuing attempts at destabilisation of Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Saudi Arabia, using the Sunni-Shia schism as their weapon.
Yeah, you know, if only the US hadn't overthrown the democratically elected leader of Iran in 1953 to install a monarch, who knows who we could have invited to our docks today.
ANC have sent a delegation to Russia. BRICS meeting with be held in Russia not South Africa. Definitely NOT A MEETING ABOUT BOOSTING OUR ECONOMY.
Like Russia, Iran is also a friend.
Country has unquestionable morals?