A recent opinion article published by The Jerusalem Post alleges that Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, is playing a key role in enabling Iranian influence and the presence of armed groups in the region. The piece argues that Sudan under al-Burhan is becoming a base for Tehran-linked activities and a transit point for weapons and technology that may threaten Israel and regional allies.
The article claims that Iranian weapons and intelligence agents are operating inside Sudan, with drone components being shipped and assembled covertly. It further states that Sudan has quietly become a haven for members of Hamas, the Palestinian group facing pressure in Gaza, and describes the country as part of a wider Iran-aligned network that includes Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq.
According to the article, al-Burhan is described as cooperating with Islamist factions such as Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood and accused of allowing Sudanese territory to be used for their logistical operations. The opinion piece calls for strategic actions, including regional intelligence coordination and pressure on Sudan’s current leadership.
It also proposes support for opposition groups based outside Sudan, such as a parallel civilian body announced in Nairobi, and suggests cyber operations to disrupt alleged arms trafficking. The author urges the Israeli government to act quickly and views the situation in Sudan as a direct threat to national and regional stability.
General al-Burhan has not publicly responded to these allegations. The Sudanese transitional government continues to face internal conflict and a humanitarian crisis, while also maintaining diplomatic contacts with various countries in the region.
The opinion piece reflects growing concerns in some Israeli circles about the regional impact of Iran’s presence in African countries, especially along the Red Sea corridor.