By Mohamed Salah Abdelrahman
The US Israeli war with Iran and the latter’s expanding of the conflict to its Arab neighbors are straining Sudan’s fragile fuel supply. The Gulf war and resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz have already disrupted oil supplies and cause price spikes that hit import-dependent nations like Sudan the hardest. Local officials warn that any rouch blockages will trigger immediate domestic shortages. Sudan’s vulnerability is aggravated by its ongoing conflict.
Sudan was exposed to similar pressures in the recent past. An August 2025 air and maritime embargo b teh United Arab Emirates (UAE) cut off Sudan’s primary hub for trade and financing. The measures taken in response to the prior crisis offer instructive lessons for the current crisis. Will they meet the moment, or exacerbate the situation?
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