Massad Boulos, a senior advisor to the US president on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs, recently addressed the international community regarding the escalating conflict in Sudan. During a media appearance outside the White House, Boulos asserted that at least 12 countries are actively involved in the war, contributing to the instability in the region. Despite the significance of this claim, Boulos refused to name the specific countries involved, including those frequently cited in international reports such as the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Turkey.

When pressed for further clarification, Boulos stated, "we are not here to go into these details," effectively ending the line of questioning regarding the identities of these states. The refusal to provide specific names has left observers and international analysts to speculate on the nature of these countries' involvement and the potential diplomatic implications of the US administration's current stance. While the administration acknowledges the high number of external actors fueling the conflict, the decision to withhold their identities suggests a strategic choice to prioritize ongoing private diplomatic channels over public naming and shaming. The lack of transparency regarding these 12 nations remains a point of interest for those monitoring the humanitarian and political crisis in Sudan.