Mauritania’s Public Unites Behind Iran Amid Escalating War with Israel
As missile strikes intensify between Tehran and Tel Aviv, Mauritanians express widespread solidarity with Iran and Gaza—through official condemnations, street protests, and a digital groundswell of support.
Watan-As the Middle East experiences a dramatic military escalation between Iran and Israel, the Mauritanian public is deeply engaged. Emotional and political responses reflect the nation’s enduring connection to Palestine and broader Islamic causes.
Key Highlights:
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Widespread Sympathy for Iran: In mosques, media, and social platforms, Iran is increasingly viewed by Mauritanians as a “resisting force” against Israeli occupation. Gaza, meanwhile, remains a powerful emotional symbol of Arab suffering.
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Official Condemnation: The Mauritanian government denounced Israel’s strikes on Iran, calling them violations of sovereignty and international law. The ruling El Insaf Party echoed this, emphasizing national sovereignty and non-interference.
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Political Party Solidarity:
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Hizb al-Fadhila expressed full solidarity with Iran, calling the attack part of a larger assault on Gaza and the entire region.
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Tawassoul Party (Islamist) condemned Israel’s “brutal aggression,” framing it as a wake-up call for global resistance.
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Students and civil organizations also mobilized in support, accusing Israel of criminal aggression and the West of complicity.
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Cultural and Intellectual Reactions:
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Influential Islamic thinker Mohamed Jemil Mansour insisted that supporting Iran is a moral imperative.
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Journalist Sidi Ali Belamach published a fierce piece titled “Our Hearts Are with Iran,” urging Mauritania to take bold action.
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Social Media Frenzy:
Facebook and Twitter were ablaze with support—videos of Revolutionary Guard leaders, poems celebrating Iranian retaliation, and hashtags thanking Tehran for defending Gaza. Posts like “Thank you, Iran, for avenging Gaza’s children” went viral. -
Controversy and Internal Debate:
Not all support was unanimous. Some Baathist and nationalist figures criticized Iran, accusing it of exploiting Palestine for sectarian aims. Videos of Saddam Hussein’s past criticisms of Iran resurfaced, sparking online ideological battles. -
Emotional and Strategic Depth:
For many Mauritanians, the Iran-Israel war is not distant. Despite local economic hardship, the public has thrown its emotional and political weight behind Iran and Palestine. The war reshaped national conversation, proving that for Mauritania, solidarity with Palestine remains a visceral and strategic priority.
