Sudan Is Iran’s Opening for a Foothold in the Red Sea

The Sudanese army took control of Station 13 east of the Nile today (Monday), and approached the Manshiya Bridge linking central Khartoum and the center of the East Nile locality. Sudanese military sources reported that the army had made progress in several neighborhoods in East Nile, and was close to reaching the eastern side of the Manshiya Bridge, explaining that controlling the bridge was now a matter of time. The sources indicated that the …

Sudan Is Iran’s Opening for a Foothold in the Red Sea

Iran is directly supporting the Sudanese army as it seeks to take advantage of the civil war in Sudan to establish a permanent foothold in the Red Sea. The Red Sea is vital to the global economy, carrying 15% of global maritime trade and 12% of seaborne oil through the Suez Canal, which connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. The Red Sea is important for global security. It hosts military and intelligence bases from the United State…