Iran or Israel: Do I really have to Choose?

Recently, many have cited the incident from Surah Ar-Rum—where the Sahaba rejoiced at the Roman victory over the Persians—to justify supporting Iran in its current conflict with Israel.

The argument suggests that because Iran is allegedly "closer" to Muslims in belief than the U.S. or Israel, they deserve our support. While the validity of that theological proximity is a separate debate, it raises a critical question: even if we assume they are closer in belief, is religious affinity the sole criterion for deciding whom to support in a geopolitical conflict?

If Israel were to attack Japan or India tomorrow, would we side with Israel simply because they are Ahl al-Kitab (People of the Book) and theoretically closer to us in faith than the "Mushrikeen" (polytheists)? 

Or, conversely, if Japan or India attacked Israel, would we support Israel for the same reason? Absolutely not.

When deciding whom to support in a conflict, there are far more critical factors to consider. Primarily, we must examine the track record of each party. If both sides have proven themselves to be oppressors of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah—as seen in the current conflict—it would be unwise to support either group.

For instance, Israel has killed many in Gaza and surrounding areas. Similarly, Iran has a documented history of targeting Sunnis, with reports suggesting that up to 580,000 Sunnis have been killed in Syria due to their interventions.

Would it not, then, be safer to reserve judgment and watch as these oppressors destroy one another?

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