— | What is truly heartbreaking is that these so-called Islamic or Muslim regimes appear to have been waiting for such an order from their real masters to impose a blockade on Iran. Turkey, Oman, Azerbaijan, and now Iraq. What a shame at every level. The painful reality is that, instead of standing against collective punishment, one after another they seem willing to comply with pressure. This raises serious questions about the meaning of regional solidarity, Islamic brotherhood, and all the slogans repeated for decades whenever Palestine, Gaza, or the Muslim world is discussed. There are already repeated reports that American pressure on the Iraqi resistance and the Iraqi government has become extremely intense. That also raises an important question about Najaf’s role in such scenarios and whether it will remain a gateway or also become part of this wider pressure campaign. At the same time, we must not let emotions override reality, but we must not ignore reality because of emotions either.

Sanctions, aviation restrictions, diplomatic pressure, and regional coercion are real tools of modern warfare. Understanding the ground realities is essential, because this is no longer just politics. It is an attempt to isolate an entire country before the eyes of the world, while others comply with it without even questioning the consequences.

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