The nature of the war in Khartoum and the negative role of the Emirates; Sudanese like Iran
Sudanese Expert Points to Western adn Gulf States’ Efforts to Divide Sudan for Zionist regime’s Interests, Stresses Sudanese People’s Positive View of Iran
Mehr News Agency, International Desk: Relations between Iran and Sudan have seen notable fluctuations in recent years. Initially built on cultural and religious commonalities, these ties expanded notably in the 2000s, particularly during Omar al-Bashir’s presidency. At the time, Tehran was a key supporter of Khartoum against international sanctions, with extensive cooperation in military, economic, and cultural spheres.
However, Sudan’s alignment with Saudi Arabia after the Yemen war drastically altered political relations, leading Khartoum to sever ties with Iran. This shift reflected both regional dynamics and external pressures.
Now, amid Sudan’s internal turmoil—marked by civil war and political strife—efforts to normalize Iran-Sudan relations face new challenges.mehr News interviewed Sudanese analyst Dr. Nasser Ibrahim to examine recent developments:
Rapid support Forces (RSF), the Army, and Al-Bashir’s Fall
“The RSF and Sudanese army collaborated to overthrow al-Bashir in 2019—a move backed by public discontent. Yet today,clashes between these forces have plunged Sudan into chaos.”
Dr.Ibrahim notes that al-Bashir’s strategic blunders—such as sending troops to yemen for Gulf funding—empowered the RSF as a parallel military entity (funded at $35 billion). Post-coup attempts by the UAE-backed RSF triggered civil war in 2023: “This is a human tragedy; Arabist RSF militias deny non-Arab Sudanese political rights.”
Iran-Sudan Relations: A Path Forward?
Despite tensions post-2016 (linked to Riyadh-Tehran rivalry), General al-Burhan seeks renewed ties with Iran: “Sudan lacks allies; its people remember Iran’s past support.” However distrust lingers over Khartoum’s Gulf alignments (“Iran won’t repeat 2016 mistakes”). Dr. Ibrahim urges Tehran to leverage diplomatic channels: “Humanitarian aid alone would win hearts—Sudanese social media condemns UAE as ‘another Israel.’”
Gold Wars & Foreign Exploitation
Sudan (producing 180 tons of gold annually) faces Emirati-backed resource grabs: “The UAE arms RSF with advanced drones—unmatched in Africa—to target airports. Some Arab states aim to partition Sudan under pan-Arab ideology or Abraham Accords frameworks.”
Final Words:
“Millions are displaced; thousands dead. this war serves Israel’s security interests via Western-Gulf collusion.”
