Tensions are running high in the Nordics after a right-wing group in Sweden burned a Quran in public. The incident has infuriated Turkey, a key ally in the region, and has thrown a wrench in the Nordics’ bid to join NATO.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made it clear that the country will not support the Nordics’ bid to join NATO as long as Sweden remains a part of the group. He has also warned that any further provocations will be met with “harsh responses”.

The Quran burning has already led to anti-Sweden protests in Iraq, resulting in injuries to several people.

The incident has highlighted the growing rift between Sweden and its neighbors, as well as the potential consequences of the Nordics’ bid to join NATO. Experts believe that the Quran burning could prevent the Nordics from joining the alliance, as it has been met with strong criticism from other members.

The incident has also raised questions about freedom of speech and religious tolerance in the region. While some argue that the Quran burning was an act of free speech, others believe that it was a deliberate provocation that could have serious consequences for the region.

It remains to be seen how the incident will affect the Nordics’ bid to join NATO, but it is clear that it has thrown a new wrench in the process.