In the 1970s, Faisal of Saudi Arabia stood as a true leader for the Muslim world, cutting off oil supplies as a political weapon in response to Western support for Israel during the 1973 war, and challenging global powers rather than bowing to them. His bold move sparked a worldwide crisis and showed the strength of Muslim unity when put into action. But today, we see a very different landscape. Many world leaders and Arab states have chosen strategic alignment with the West instead of standing united. Countries like United Arab Emirates and Bahrain normalized relations with Israel, and Gulf airbases now host United States Air Force operations, positioning themselves as part of broader regional strategy rather than resistance. Recent conflict has even involved strikes on bases in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and others. Instead of unity against occupation and injustice, we see alliances that protect interests over principles, and Muslim nations with huge potential for solidarity have chosen diplomacy that often aligns with Western strategies. King Faisal once showed what could happen when a leader chose principle over convenience, using oil as a weapon rather than giving in, choosing resistance rather than submission. Today’s reality is a reminder: when Muslim countries stand divided, outside powers fill the space; when they were united, they shook the world. Courtesy: @pakistanhistoryposts #iran #usa #israel #kingfaisal #pakistan #shahfaisal #saudiarabia - @zeeshan.saani