Rhino: Agencies – A report published by Fox News revealed the growing role of drones in the ongoing war in Sudan, amid accusations that Iran is supplying the Sudanese Armed Forces with attack drones used in military operations against the Rapid Support Forces.

According to the report published yesterday, May 2, these drones—including the Mahajer-6 model—are being used in attacks that have contributed to an increase in civilian casualties, with experts noting that they have resulted in the deaths of women and children during combat operations.

The report clarified that military cooperation between Iran and the Sudanese army is not new, as it has been ongoing for years, but it has seen a notable escalation since the outbreak of the war in April 2023, with evidence of military equipment being transported via flights between the two countries during 2023 and 2024.

It also noted the arrest of a broker linked to arms deals in the United States, who is suspected of arranging deals to supply Sudan with drones and military equipment worth millions of dollars, reinforcing the hypothesis that this support continues.

For its part, the U.S. State Department expressed concern over the widespread use of drones in the Sudanese conflict, noting that these weapons have been used to target civilian facilities such as hospitals and schools, resulting in civilian casualties.

This comes amid a war considered one of the deadliest conflicts in the world today, with estimates indicating that hundreds of thousands have been killed and more than 11 million people displaced since fighting broke out between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.

These developments highlight the growing regional dimension of the Sudanese war, as the introduction of advanced weapons such as drones is complicating the conflict and increasing its human cost, at a time when the prospects for a political solution are dimming.