For the non-Muslims who don’t understand what’s going on: Erdogan wants to rule an Islamic Empire, he’s allies with Iran and Qatar who want and fund the same. They’re competing with Saudi Arabia because that’s where Mecca and (God’s House) is . They lack religious credibility.

Erdogan is seeking attention by flexing every now and then. One day it’s Hagia Sophia, the next day it’s France, the next it’s sending refugees to Europe. He is a weakling, and real rulers have better cards to play. Iran is crippled, but has serious influence in the region.

Because of the blockade, Qatar has become their prostitute. Iran and Turkey share her. Iran made Qatar pay its $3B+ compensation for the shooting of the Ukraine airline. And Turkey makes Qatar pay its debts, expenses. Qatar also funds Hezbollah, Hamas, and other militias.

Qatar can’t fly Qatar Airways without Iranian airspace, nor can they trade properly through another route. Qatar needs Turkey, a NATO country, to “protect” Qatar and Princess Moza from the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Most in the Middle East want peace, except these three troublemakers.