Red Sea

Late March 2026 battlefield videos show Iranian drones flying over Khartoum (above) and Iranian military trainers teaching Sudanese recruits. Tehran's revolutionary ideas are also mixing into Sudan's military culture to create a loyal and dependent ally on Africa's strategic Red Sea coast, looking a lot like what Iran did with the Houthis in Yemen.
Middle East Forum Online
The Iran and Sudan Connection: A New Empire Crosses the Red Sea
While Gaza, Lebanon, and the Gulf Get All the Attention, a Quieter Iranian Move Is Unfolding Across the Red Sea
April 2, 2026
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Amine Ayoub
Soldiers with the Yemeni army in Taiz, where they have clashed with Houthis.
Middle East Forum Observer
The Houthis Prepare to Enter the War
The Objective Is Not Control of the Red Sea, but to Disrupt Shipping and Create Economic Pressure That Grants the Houthis Influence
March 20, 2026
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Abdulmajeed Zubah