The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Friday condemned what it described as continuing Iranian hostilities against Gulf Arab states, warning that such actions threaten regional stability and violate international law.
In a statement issued on March 13, the paramilitary group criticised attacks attributed to Iran against several Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
The RSF said the alleged actions represented a “clear threat to national sovereignty” and a “blatant violation of international law,” adding that they posed serious risks to the security and stability of the wider region.
The force said it stood in full support of Gulf states in efforts to protect their territories and citizens, rejecting any attempts to undermine their security or destabilise the region. It called for greater regional cooperation to confront what it described as external threats.
At the same time, the RSF warned that rising tensions could drag the Middle East into wider open conflicts, urging restraint and calling on all sides to prioritise diplomacy and constructive dialogue to prevent further escalation.
The group also expressed concern over reports alleging links between elements of Sudan’s Islamist movement — which it described as a terrorist organisation affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood — and Iranian actors. According to the statement, some Sudanese militias have reportedly received training on Iranian soil, a development the RSF said could threaten Sudan’s stability and inflame regional tensions.
The RSF concluded by saying that the security of Gulf Arab states is inseparable from the broader stability of the region, stressing that respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law and the pursuit of peaceful dialogue remain the best path to maintaining long-term security and development.
