Sudan’s former transitional prime minister Abdalla Hamdok has strongly condemned what he described as Iranian attacks on Gulf Arab states, calling them a clear violation of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Hamdok denounced the assaults “in the strongest terms,” particularly those targeting Gulf countries, which he described as sister nations. He said there could be no justification for attacks against states that have historically promoted moderation and peace in the region.
Hamdok also expressed full solidarity with Gulf governments and their citizens as they defend their sovereignty and protect their populations.
The former prime minister, who also serves as head of the leadership body of the Civil Democratic Alliance (Sumoud), noted that Gulf states have long supported the Sudanese people. He highlighted that millions of Sudanese have lived and worked in the Gulf, where they have been welcomed and shared livelihoods with local communities “with generosity and sincere brotherhood.”
Hamdok warned of what he described as dangerous projects driven by extremist forces that risk dragging the region into unpredictable and potentially disastrous conflicts.
His remarks come amid a rapidly escalating regional war after the United States and Israel launched a wide-ranging military campaign against Iran, involving air and missile strikes on military facilities and operations deep inside Iranian territory.
Reports indicate that numerous Iranian targets were struck in the opening days of the conflict, with casualties rising among both Iranian civilians and members of the armed forces following the joint operations.
Several Gulf countries have since reported intercepting Iranian missiles, with air defence systems activated to repel attacks. Other reports indicate that some infrastructure and facilities in parts of the Gulf region sustained damage during the exchanges.
