Iran And Ethiopia Have A Security Deal – Here’s Why They Signed It
Iran has signed a security agreement with Ethiopia, a regional power strategically located in the Horn of Africa. Wikimedia Commons BY ERIC LOB ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Ethiopia and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 6 May 2025. Under it, their national police agencies will cooperate on security and intelligence. This will include combating cross-border crime, sharing intelligence and building capacity. They will also share experiences and training. For Iran, the MOU marks a significant step towards strengthening relations with a regional power that’s strategically located in the Horn of Africa. Tehran has been using its security apparatus and military capabilities to establish and expand political and economic ties with countries in Africa. This has included drone transfers to the Ethiopian government that helped it turned the tide of the Tigray war , a separatist struggle in the country’s north th...
