The Sudanese Army has refuted media reports claiming that the Sudanese Armed Forces rejected the docking of an Iranian aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.
According to a report by “Al-Mashhad Al-Sudani,” the office of the official spokesperson for the armed forces declared that there is no truth to the circulating news about such a rejection.
This response from the Sudanese Army follows assertions from informed sources suggesting that the military leadership had declined an Iranian request for a helicopter carrier to permanently dock in Port Sudan in exchange for continued supplies of weapons and ammunition to the army, which is currently engaged in conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
In May, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ambassador Hussein Awad and Iran’s acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri agreed to expedite the reopening of their respective embassies.
This decision was made during a meeting in Tehran, where both officials emphasized the importance of quickly enhancing bilateral relations to higher levels, according to the Sudanese News Agency (SUNA).
Furthermore, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the official resumption of diplomatic relations with Iran in October.
The ministry’s statement highlighted that Sudan and Iran had decided to reinstate diplomatic ties following several high-level communications over the past months.
The statement emphasized mutual commitment to developing friendly relations based on respect for sovereignty, equality, shared interests, and peaceful coexistence. Both governments agreed to take the necessary steps to reopen their embassies soon.
This series of diplomatic engagements marks a significant shift in Sudan-Iran relations, demonstrating a mutual willingness to strengthen ties and cooperate on various fronts amidst regional and international developments.
