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Multiple sources indicate the growing military cooperation between Iran and Sudan, with Tehran providing the Sudanese army with weapons and military equipment, including drones.

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Dimensions of Iranian Support: Arms Shipments

Reports indicate the regular arrival of Iranian arms shipments to Sudan, including “Mohajer-4” and “Mohajer-6” drones as well as “Ababil” drones, in addition to other weapons.

Training and Technical Support

Sources report that Iran is sending experts to train Sudanese forces in the use of Iranian weapons and provide the necessary technical support for their maintenance.

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Intelligence Cooperation

Some reports indicate intelligence cooperation between the two countries, which may include the exchange of information on common security threats.

Iran’s Motives: Enhancing Regional Influence

Through its support for the Sudanese army, Iran seeks to enhance its influence in the region and expand the scope of its regional alliances.

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Regional and International Concerns

Iranian support for the Sudanese army has raised concerns from the United States and other Western countries, fearing destabilization of the region and the exacerbation of internal conflicts.

Complexity of Peace Efforts

Iranian support could hinder international mediation efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in Sudan, making it more difficult to achieve peaceful political solutions.

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Internal Concerns

Iranian support raises concerns within Sudan about increasing sectarian tensions and their impact on internal stability.

It is difficult to predict the long-term trajectory of military cooperation between Iran and Sudan.

The future of these relations depends on several factors, notably:

• The course of events in Sudan, particularly the outcome of the ongoing conflict and the stability situation in the country.
• Regional and international developments, particularly the relationships between Iran, the United States, and Western countries.
• The internal interests of Iran and Sudan, particularly the political and economic priorities of each country.

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Iranian support for the Sudanese army is a significant development with geopolitical and strategic implications for the region. The new details emerging reveal the complexity of these relations, their motivations, and their potential impacts. It remains to be seen how these relations will evolve in the future and how they will affect the course of events in Sudan and the region.