Uganda’s military chief vows to join the Iran-Israel war on Israel’s side Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned that the country’s armed forces could enter the Iran-Israel conflict on Israel’s side, following a series of social media posts that gained widespread attention. Kainerugaba, who is considered a potential successor to President Yoweri Museveni, has been vocal in his support for Israel, framing Uganda as a “David” standing against a “Goliath” in the Middle East. His statements, which have gone viral, include claims that Uganda stands with Israel due to shared Christian values and a historical bond. In one post, Kainerugaba declared, “We want the war in the Middle East to end now. 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!” He also referenced Uganda’s economic growth, stating, “Israel stood with us when we were nobodies in the 1980s and 1990s. Why wouldn’t we defend her now that our GDP is $100 billion, one of the largest in Africa?” Uganda’s military, the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), is estimated to have 45,000 active personnel and 35,000 reserves, along with approximately 240 tanks and over 1,000 armored fighting vehicles. The country has a history of military involvement in regional conflicts, including operations against Islamist groups in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. While Iran is not known to have direct interests in Uganda, it has been accused of covert activities in neighboring Kenya and Tanzania, such as smuggling networks and diplomatic outreach. Kainerugaba’s stance is rooted in historical ties with Israel.#iran_israel_war #uganda_people_defense_force #general_muhoozi_kainerugaba #president_yoweri_museveni #operation_yonatan
