A senior officer aligned with General al-Burhan’s army (SAF) has sparked outrage after appearing in a viral video calling on Iran to target critical infrastructure in Gulf states.
Brigadier General Tariq al-Hadi Kejab, who previously served as a personal physician to ousted president Omar al-Bashir and is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, is seen in the clip urging Tehran to intensify attacks across the Gulf.
In the video, Kejab suggests that strikes on vital facilities such as desalination plants and energy infrastructure could cause widespread disruption, framing such actions as strategically effective.
The remarks triggered strong backlash across Sudan, with critics describing them as openly hostile and reflective of a dangerous escalation in rhetoric from figures associated with General al-Burhan’s SAF.
Kejab has maintained a visible media presence since the outbreak of war in April 2023, emerging as a prominent pro-SAF voice across social media platforms and frequently commenting on military developments.
The video’s circulation comes at a sensitive moment regionally, amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing war involving Iran, as well as growing international scrutiny over Sudan’s internal dynamics — including discussions around designating groups affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations.
Pattern of escalating threats
Kejab’s comments appear to follow a broader pattern of inflammatory rhetoric from figures linked to General al-Burhan’s SAF and allied armed groups.
In March 2025, Yasser al-Atta, a senior military aide, threatened strikes on Chadian territory, declaring the airports of Amdjarass and N’Djamena as “legitimate military targets.” Chad condemned the remarks at the time, warning they risked serious regional escalation.
More recently, al-Misbah Talha, commander of the al-Baraa Brigade — designated as a terrorist group — threatened to expand operations beyond Sudan’s borders, claiming access to drones and other unspecified weapons.
Earlier, footage circulated showing a Brotherhood-linked fighter, identified as Haitham al-Khala, claiming that members of the movement abroad could be trained remotely to carry out operations outside Sudan.
