Why, How, and When Will Israel Intervene in the Sudan War? (1)

As I See

By: Adel El-Baz

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Why ask this question now? Because the series of articles and reports that have been flowing since last year in American, Israeli, international, and Emirati media about the Iranian presence in Sudan are not mere propaganda. Rather, they are a deliberate orchestration aimed at preparing Israeli, American, international, and African public opinion for the idea of Israeli intervention in Sudan.

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The atmosphere is being prepared for Israeli intervention based on a narrative claiming that the resumption of diplomatic relations between Sudan and Iran in July 2024—ending a rupture that began in 2016—has increased Iranian involvement in Sudan, especially since the outbreak of the ongoing war. This includes claims of arms supplies, training, and logistical support. The narrative alleges that Sudan is purchasing drones from Iran, allowing it to establish a base on the Red Sea, building tunnels under mountains, and that Iranian agents are smuggling weapons to Gaza—a threat likened to that of the Houthis to Red Sea navigation.

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This symphony of lies began playing in September 2024. It is founded on the same strategy of fabricating falsehoods, as seen with the lie about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, the 2017 Qatar blockade which claimed collaboration with Iran without evidence, the 2025 war on Iran under the pretext of its nuclear ambitions, and the 1998 bombing of Sudan’s Al-Shifa factory under the pretext of manufacturing banned weapons. The same excuse was used again in 2025, when Sudan was punished for allegedly using chemical weapons against the Janjaweed—without any evidence.

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How does this symphony of lies work to prepare the stage for an upcoming action? It’s an orchestrated media campaign involving military intelligence, security agencies, research centers, news sites, newspapers, TV programs, and social media across the U.S., Europe, Israel, the UAE, Africa (such as Congo), and even Sudan. They all play the same tune—different in form, but unified in essence: painting a false picture of Iran’s relationship with Sudan and exaggerating its threat to Israeli security, the Red Sea, and America’s allies.

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Let’s start with the Israeli press. On July 1, 2025, The Jerusalem Post published an article titled: “Sudan’s Terror Gatekeeper: Why Israel Must Take Down Iran’s Man in Khartoum.” The Israeli author described General Al-Burhan as “Iran’s gateway to the Red Sea,” asserting that Israel considers him a threat that must be addressed—either directly or indirectly.

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On April 7, 2025, the editorial team of The Times of Israel published a report titled: “Israel Concerned Over Sudan, Abraham Accords Partner, Growing Closer to Iran.” The Israeli broadcasting authority “KAN” reported that Israel is concerned about Sudan’s rapprochement with Iran, especially as Sudan seeks support amid its civil war. The report stated that Al-Burhan turned to Iran after failing to receive assistance from Israel. It cited an anonymous source close to Al-Burhan who said Sudan is compelled to work with any party willing to supply it with arms.

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On April 10, 2025, the Israeli Alma Research and Education Center—a security think tank monitoring Iranian activities in the Middle East—issued a report claiming that Iran is using Sudan as a land bridge to transport weapons to Hamas and Hezbollah, posing a threat to Israeli security. The report stated that neighboring countries lack the capacity to destroy such infrastructure, strengthening the assumption that Israel is the intended actor. It claimed that Iran has built an underground base in Sudan equipped with advanced defensive systems, allegedly designed to counter Israeli airstrikes.

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In a report by the Brussels Policy Center (September 2024), it was noted that the rapprochement between Khartoum and Tehran and the delivery of Mohajer and Shahed drones have shifted the balance of power in favor of the Sudanese army, raising Israeli concerns.

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Chatham House, in a late 2023 analysis, stated that Sudan represents a geopolitical intersection between Iranian and Israeli projects in Africa. If the conflict remains unresolved, the likelihood of Israeli intervention through proxies or indirect tools remains high.

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The International Crisis Group (February 2024) pointed out that Iran’s growing influence in East Africa via Sudan is becoming a source of concern for Israel, especially with the use of logistical corridors in the Red Sea that link Iran to Hamas and Hezbollah.

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In December 2023, Bloomberg reported that Iran had supplied Al-Burhan’s forces with drones. In April 2025, The Times of Israel alleged that Al-Burhan had requested military support from Israel, but was refused—prompting him to turn to Tehran.

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In mid-June 2025, The Jerusalem Post published a series of investigations titled: “Israel Weighs Response to Iranian Drone Deliveries to Sudanese Military.” The paper stated that Israel is closely monitoring the growing Sudan-Iran cooperation. It mentioned that the Israeli military has discussed potential responses to curb Iranian influence in Sudan, including airstrikes on warehouses or supply lines and precision cyberattacks.

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A report by Ayin Network titled “Military Setback for Iran Puts Sudanese Army on Alert” stated that Iran resumed its military ties with the Sudanese army shortly after the outbreak of war, giving the army an aerial advantage through drones, training, and ammunition.

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On April 7, 2025, Gunaz.tv reported that Israel is “concerned about Al-Burhan’s deal with the devil” (referring to Iran), and that Al-Burhan was forced to cooperate with Iran due to the lack of assistance from Israel.

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On April 15, 2025, MintPress News published a report titled: “Iran’s Military Presence in Sudan: UAE–Israel Plot Backfires.” It alleged that Iran helped establish underground bases, deployed drones, and stationed troops inside Sudan in cooperation with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, sparking concern in both Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi.

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Tal Beeri, Director of Research at the Alma Center, wrote a report titled: “Recalculating the Route – Iran and Hezbollah’s Corridor to Lebanon,” published on April 10, 2025. He asserted that Iran is exploiting the chaos in Sudan to enhance its presence, aiming to revive Sudan as an alternative corridor for arms transfers—just as it did 15 years ago.

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This summarizes what has been published by research centers and media outlets. Dozens of news sites and think tanks have released fabricated, paid-for reports to prepare the ground for involving Israel in Sudan’s war—serving the regional patron of the Janjaweed forces, who generously funds media and research institutions to publish on-demand reports aligned with a specific agenda.

To be continued…