Sudanese army to take legal action against volunteers offering to fight for Iran
March 4, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan’s army said on Wednesday it would take legal action against members of a mobilized volunteer force who expressed readiness to defend Iran against U.S. and Israeli military operations.
The move follows a speech by a leader of the Popular Congress Party (PCP) during a Ramadan breakfast attended by supporters of Islamist factions. The official, who has been fighting alongside the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), declared that his battalions were prepared to deploy if the U.S. or Israel launched a ground invasion of Iran.
The speaker stated that the group does not recognize the authority of the United Nations or the Security Council, asserting that their legitimacy is derived from what he described as “divine justice.” He added that their rifles and drones were ready to defend their faith.
In a statement, the office of the army’s official spokesperson distanced the military from the group, which appeared in social media footage wearing military uniforms and chanting in support of the conflict in the Gulf. The army emphasized that the individuals do not belong to the armed forces and confirmed that legal proceedings would be initiated against them.
The incident highlights the complex alliances within Sudan’s internal conflict, where dozens of Islamist-affiliated elements fight in coordination with the army. Some of these groups are already under international scrutiny; the United States previously imposed sanctions on the Al-Bara bin Malik Brigade over alleged ties to Tehran.
The regional tension escalated last Saturday when the U.S. and Israel began joint airstrikes on Iranian territory. The strikes reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior leadership within the Iranian military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Tehran has since retaliated with large-scale ballistic missile and drone strikes targeting U.S. bases and civilian infrastructure across the Gulf, including airports, hotels, and ports.