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2024-03-04 Africa Horn
Sudan rejects Iran's bid for Red Sea naval base
[SUDANTRIBUNE] Iran’s attempt to establish a permanent naval base on Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
’s Red Sea coast was rejected, highlighting the complex power dynamics at play in the war-torn East African country, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

According to a senior Sudanese intelligence official, Iran
...a theocratic Shiite state divided among the Medes, the Persians, and the (Arab) Elamites. Formerly a fairly civilized nation ruled by a Shah, it became a victim of Islamic revolution in 1979. The nation is today noted for spontaneously taking over other countries' embassies, maintaining whorehouses run by clergymen, involvement in international drug trafficking, and financing sock puppet militias to extend the regime's influence. The word Iran is a cognate form of Aryan. The abbreviation IRGC is the same idea as Stürmabteilung (or SA). The term Supreme Guide is a the modern version form of either Duce or Führer or maybe both. They hate Jews Zionists Jews. Their economy is based on the production of oil and vitriol...
offered Sudan advanced weaponry, including a helicopter-carrying warship, in exchange for permission to build the base.

The official, Ahmed Hassan Mohammed, stated that the base would have allowed Iran to "gather intelligence" and "station warships" near the vital Suez Canal and Israel.

Sudan, however, declined the offer, citing concerns about potentially alienating the United States and Israel, with whom the country has recently sought to improve relations.

While Iran’s request was denied, it underscores the strategic importance of Sudan, particularly its Red Sea coastline, for regional powers.

The ongoing civil war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created a vacuum, attracting the attention of various countries vying for influence in the region.

Sudan’s military has utilized Iranian-supplied explosive drones to combat the RSF in the conflict, which has resulted in widespread human rights
...which are usually open to widely divergent definitions...
abuses and a humanitarian crisis.

Meanwhile,
...back at the game, the Babe was wondering why the baseball kept getting bigger and bigger. Finally it hit him...
the United Arab Emirates is accused by the Sudanese government of supplying weapons to the RSF. But UAE officials denied these accusations. The Wall Street Journal reported that Egypt trained Sudanese troops and provided drones.

The rejection of Iran’s base request and the involvement of other regional actors highlight Sudan’s complex and volatile situation.

Sudanese government officials balm Washington for turning blind eye on the UAE support to the RSF saying that Biden administration has first to curb UAE support before saying something about their limited military cooperation with Iran.

Last February, former U.S. Ambassador to Sudan, John Godfrey, expressed concern about Iranian arms shipments to the Sudanese army.

Posted by Fred 2024-03-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [52 views ]  Top
 File under: Govt of Iran 

#1 This was a done deal. It now looks as though the present quasi-government of the Sudan is finished. It can only survive with the support of Egypt and Sisi has killed the deal with Iran. The rebels have moved south of Wad Medani and now threatens most of the Blue Nile. When it goes, Port Sudan is next.
Posted by Huputle Cherelet4131 2024-03-04 09:27||   2024-03-04 09:27|| Front Page Top

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