(AI overview from the GOOGLE SEARCH on 22 December 2025.)
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The
phrase "unholy alliance" has been used in various political and
historical contexts to describe unexpected or seemingly contradictory
partnerships, most notably the "alliance" of communists and Muslims,
and also the shared anti-LGBTQA+ stance between certain extremist groups. There
is no "unholy alliance" of these three groups together.
Alliances
Between Communists and Muslims: The term "unholy alliance" was
notably used by Mohammad Reza Shah to describe the fusion between the secular
left (communists, the "red") and the Islamic clerical establishment
(mullahs, the "black") during the lead-up to the Iranian Revolution.
This alliance was one of convenience to overthrow the existing system.
Historically, alliances have formed between communists and Muslim movements at different times and in various countries (including Russia in the early 1920s, Syria, Iraq, and Indonesia). These were often strategic partnerships to oppose Western imperialism or colonialism. However, these alliances were temporary and often ended in conflict and eventual mass exterminations like in Iran.
Extremist
Groups and Anti-LGBTQA+ Sentiment: A 2025 study found that seemingly different
extremist groups, from Islamic extremist organizations to far-right terrorist
groups, share similar tactics and propaganda in their targeting of LGBTQA+
communities. Both use anti-queer sentiment as common ground, despite having
otherwise contrasting ideologies.
In
some cases, the term "unholy alliance" has been used by critics to
describe the joining of right-wing populism and conservative Christian groups
in their campaigning against the LGBTQA+ community.
Divergent Stances on LGBTQA+ Issues
Communism:
While economic policy does not define a stance on LGBTQA+ issues, historically,
many communist states have been strongly against the queer community, with
rights lagging behind Western nations.
Islam:
The Muslim community holds diverse views. While some conservative groups oppose
LGBTQA+ rights, there are many Muslim community groups and leaders who provide
inclusive sexual health education and support for LGBTQA+ Muslims, noting a
tradition of accommodation in Islamic history.
In summary, discussions surrounding the term "unholy alliance" refer either to historical political partnerships between communists and Muslims or the shared opposition to LGBTQA+ rights between certain conservative/extremist groups. There is no evidence of an "alliance" of all three groups togethe