France, Italy blocking airspace for Iran-related US ops

The reminder that some NATO “allies” are better at symbolic resistance than actual alliance when real stakes appear.

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Jabberwocky
04/01/2026

The classic European move: loudly refuse to help America while quietly hoping the U.S. still handles the heavy lifting.

Khan
04/01/2026

The move that turns “collective defense” into “collective inconvenience” whenever Washington decides to act against Iran.

Binary
04/01/2026

The perfect example of performative neutrality.

Include This
03/31/2026

The petty obstruction that forces American pilots to take longer routes so European leaders can feel morally superior for one news cycle.

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