Questions Regarding Iran’s Resumption of Work at Shendi and Metemma Stations

After more than ten years of inactivity, Iran is preparing to resume operations at the Shendi-Metemma station on the Nile, funded by Iran.

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The official spokesperson platform for the Sudanese government announced the imminent resumption of work at the Shendi and Metemma Nile stations after a stoppage that lasted more than ten years.

According to the platform, this pause was due to several reasons, including the cooling of diplomatic relations between Sudan and Iran, as well as the political, security, and economic challenges Sudan faced during that period.

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Over the past decade, relations between Iran and Sudan have undergone significant shifts. Iran has returned to the Sudanese scene by resuming water projects at the Shendi and Metemma stations after a halt of more than ten years. While the resumption of these projects appears to be developmental in nature, some analysts believe this move hides broader and more dangerous goals, including supplying the Sudanese army with weapons in its conflict with the Rapid Support Forces and exacerbating the current conflict in Sudan.

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Iran’s Arms Supply to Sudan under the Guise of a Water Project:

As Iran collaborates with Sudan in rehabilitating water projects, reports suggest that these projects are merely a cover for smuggling weapons to the Sudanese army. The resumption of work at these stations provides a suitable channel for the transport of equipment and weapons, especially amidst the escalating conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. These arms serve to bolster the military power of the army in its battle against its main adversary, further fueling the conflict and complicating the humanitarian situation in the country.

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Media and Analysts Used to Cover Up Iran’s Role:

Media outlets and some influencers, both in Sudan and abroad, have started promoting Iranian development projects as a return to economic cooperation between the two countries. However, according to critics, this media effort serves as part of a well-orchestrated cover-up aimed at concealing the military support that Iran provides to the Sudanese army. By promoting these projects as economic opportunities, attention is diverted from Iran’s hidden role in the ongoing conflict, as it attempts to present itself as a strategic ally of Sudan.

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Iran and Using Sudan as a Hidden Force in the Arab Region:

Iran has long sought to enhance its influence in the Arab region through strategic alliances with countries like Sudan. By entering the current Sudanese conflict, Iran aims to solidify its influence and use Sudan as a strategic base to impact neighboring countries. By funding and arming the Sudanese army, Iran hopes to build a strong ally capable of advancing its interests in the region, particularly in controlling strategic water passages. This influence would provide Iran with leverage over global trade, especially as Sudan occupies a strategic position on the Red Sea.