Iran expressed enthusiasm for rekindling diplomatic ties with Sudan, seeing it as an opportunity to mend lost connections, according to IRNA. This move is seen as an effort to help Sudan navigate its current crisis, especially as it faces challenges from regional interventions and pressures favoring the Rapid Support militias. Dr. Mohamed Abdelkarim, an African affairs expert, views the Iran-Sudan rapprochement as a strategic move by Khartoum to bolster its position against these militias and regional influences by seeking a powerful ally in Iran.
Despite concerns about Iran establishing proxies in Sudan, Dr. Mohamed El-Abadi, an Iranian affairs specialist, believes it's unlikely Khartoum would allow such a scenario. However, Iran's re-engagement, particularly through military support like providing drones, is seen by some as a strategic maneuver to counterbalance the Rapid Support forces. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's engagement with Iran is described as a call for assistance against these militias.
Experts warn that Iranian involvement in Sudan's conflict could escalate tensions and worsen the regional situation, with Tehran's ambitions in the Red Sea, particularly through Port Sudan, aiming to challenge the US and alter regional dynamics.