The Polisario took part in a series of events marked by explicit support for Iran in its confrontation with the United States and denunciations of Washington and its allies. The group used these platforms to promote its separatist narrative alongside Iranian and Cuban diplomatic representatives, despite Brazil backing Morocco’s autonomy plan. Beyond rhetoric, Polisario’s links with Iran are acknowledged publicly by senior Polisario officials. Moroccan officials and US lawmakers have taken such threats seriously. In 2018, Morocco cut ties with Iran due to its backing and arming – including through its Hezbollah proxies- of the Polisario.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 30, 2026 20:39 UTC