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Uganda Enters Iran War? Army Chief Offers 100K Troops To Israel | Iran Laughs At African Nation

Uganda Enters Iran War? Army Chief Offers 100K Troops To Israel | Iran Laughs At African Nation

Uganda’s powerful army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba made explosive statements backing Israel amid rising global conflict involving Iran. Kainerugaba offered to deploy 100,000 Ugandan troops to defend what he called the “Holy Land,” while also issuing sharp threats against Türkiye, including cutting diplomatic ties and blocking airlines within 30 days. His controversial social media posts — some now deleted — have sparked inte ational backlash and raised serious conce s over Uganda’s foreign policy direction. In another shocking claim, he stated Ugandan forces could capture Tehran in just 72 hours without bombing it. The remarks have divided African nations and intensified geopolitical tensions, as the world watches closely to see whether this rhetoric could escalate into a wider conflict.

Video Published On: Saturday, Apr 11, 2026, 08:51 [IST]
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