Sudan has rejected Iran's proposal to establish a naval base on its Red Sea coast, a strategic location for monitoring maritime traffic to and from the Suez Canal and Israel. Reports, including a WSJ report citing a senior Sudanese intelligence source, indicate that Iran's interest in building the naval base was part of a broader strategy to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities and support out-of-area naval operations, including potential attacks on international shipping. The proposal, which included the offer of a warship in exchange for a helicopter carrier, was turned down by Sudan due to concerns over potential repercussions from the US and Israel. This decision reflects the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region, as countries navigate their relationships with global powers and neighboring states.
Iran reportedly requested Sudanese permission to establish a permanent naval base on the Red Sea coast, which would support Iranian out-of-area naval operations and attacks on international shipping. https://t.co/U7pL7FgggW
Sudan refuses a deal with Iran to build a naval port on the Red Sea coast in exchange for a helicopter carrier. https://t.co/BDp6d0xDT2
The head of the Sudanese Foreign Ministry denied the statements of the Western SMM: We have not received a request from Iran to build a base. The Wall Street Journal recently claimed that Tehran has asked Sudan to build a base on the Red Sea, and in return Iran will provide…
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Iran attempted to convince Sudan to permit the establishment of a naval base on its Red Sea coast, According to a WSJ report Naba Mohiedeen bring the details from Port Sudan https://t.co/fpgt63tMYp
WSJ: "Iran unsuccessfully pressed Sudan to let it build a permanent naval base on the African country’s Red Sea coast, something that would have allowed Tehran to monitor maritime traffic to and from the Suez Canal and Israel, according to a senior Sudanese intelligence…
An adviser to Sudan’s military leader has disclosed that Iran's regime sought to construct a permanent naval base on Sudan's Red Sea coast to monitor maritime traffic to and from the Suez Canal and Israel, but the bid was rejected. https://t.co/t52NG0hN95 https://t.co/WxKZYoo18R
🇮🇷SUDAN REFUSES TO HELP IRAN DUE TO FEAR FROM US AND ISRAEL Iran unsuccessfully tried to get Sudan to let it build a naval base on their Red Sea coast in exchange for a warship. “The Iranians said they wanted to use the base for intelligence gathering. They also wanted to… https://t.co/Ghrhwtm8NL