Ugandan defense chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba. (X)
Ugandan defense chief warns Iran that the African nation will not permit the Islamic Republic to threaten Israel’s existence, offers to join US-Israel campaign against Iran.
By World Israel News Staff
The head of the Ugandan military has offered to join in the war against Iran, warning Tehran that it will not tolerate threats to Israel’s existence.
In a flurry of posts beginning Wednesday, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said that while his country prefers that the war in the Middle East be ended, Uganda is prepared to join the conflict in support of Israel.
“We want the war in the Middle East to end now,” Kainerugaba wrote on his X account. “The world is tired of it. But any talk of destroying or defeating Israel will bring us into the war. On the side of Israel!”
Kainerugaba, 51, is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986. He is a former special operations officer and now serves as chief of defence forces.
His initial post drew international attention, including criticism from pro-Iranian social media users.
On Thursday morning, Kainerugaba explained his support for Israel, citing his Christian faith.
“We stand with Israel because we are Christians,” he wrote. “The Bible says ‘Blessed are you Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword.’ (Deuteronomy 33:29).”
In a string of posts later Thursday, Kainerugaba mused that his country could provide ground forces to “capture Tehran,” while warning Iran that if it launches missiles at Uganda, his country would retaliate.
“I hear our friends in Israel are looking for a division to capture Tehran. Personally, I think a division is too much. A UPDF brigade would do the job quickly.”
“If Tehran dares hit us with missiles. we shall retaliate with our own missiles.”
Kainerugaba also made a direct offer to Israel to join in the war against Iran.
“If Israel needs help, it only needs ask. Their Ugandan brothers are ready to assist.”
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