Iran’s Ambassador to South Africa, Mansour Shakib-Mehr, commended South Africa for its action at the International Court of Justice regarding genocide allegations against Palestinians, underscoring the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. During a ceremony for the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, he expressed gratitude for South Africa’s legal proceedings against Israel, which address violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention. The ambassador highlighted South Africa’s leadership in raising awareness of Palestinian issues and portrayed Iran as a significant global player, noting its advancements in technology, healthcare, defense, space exploration, and nuclear energy since 1979.