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strikeAug 13, 2026

Sudan Defies Simple Explanations

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There is now strong evidence of closer ties between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Iran. Yet almost every aspect of it is still disputed. Some of the wilder claims such as Iran wanting a permanent naval base on Sudan’s Red Sea coast remain unconfirmed.

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  • Peter BachBy Peter Bach

    There is now strong evidence of closer ties between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Iran. Yet almost every aspect of it is still disputed. Some of the wilder claims such as Iran wanting a permanent naval base on Sudan’s Red Sea coast remain unconfirmed. Claims of chemical-wea…

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