The Cradle columnist sentenced to one year imprisonment for ‘insulting’ the Armed Forces

The ruling by a military court was made in absentia and without duly notifying the accused

Hello to The Cradle

An introduction to this news magazine. Who we are, what we will cover.

US-backed Kurds warn of ISIS resurgence in Iraq, Syria

Large groups of ISIS fighters have escaped from a number of SDF-run prisons over the past year

US army reinforces presence in occupied Syrian oil fields

US army commanders recently stated that the Pentagon has 'no plans' to exit Syria anytime soon

Egyptian soldier’s bold kill operation shatters Israel’s security illusions

Mohamed Salah's audacious operation, which involved infiltrating Israeli-occupied territory and eliminating three of its soldiers has sparked debate surrounding the vulnerability of Israel's southern frontier, the underlying motives behind the attack, and its far-reaching implications for relations between Cairo and Tel Aviv.

Docs reveal how British intelligence controls Jordan’s media

UK contractors sought to create a covert newsroom to strategically flood Jordan's mainstream and social media with a stream of self-serving propaganda.

Who is looting Yemen’s oil, and where does it all go?

There is a hidden war being waged against Yemen, a multinational assault against the country's vital natural resources. For years, foreign states and companies have engaged in the illicit plundering of Yemen's oil and gas - war profiteering in the poorest nation in West Asia.

Hezbollah denies ‘malicious’ accusation over UNIFIL soldier’s death

A Lebanese judicial source told The Cradle that the decision to accuse Hezbollah is ‘illegal and politically motivated’

Water Wars: Drought, disputes, and deadly skirmishes between Iran and the Taliban

Recent border clashes have escalated tensions to a critical point between the Islamic Republic and the Taliban over Iran's unfulfilled water rights. Do the Taliban have a deeper motive, and what are their demands?

Syria restores commercial flights with Venezuela for first time since 2011

Earlier this year, the Venezuelan president announced plans to visit Syria 'soon'

UK police detain journalist Kit Klarenberg over ‘political views’

The Cradle contributor was questioned for five hours by counter-terrorism police over his journalistic work and political opinions

Assad in Jeddah: Tangibly, what does this mean for Syria?

Arab reconciliation with Syria is a two-way street, with both sides seeking important concessions from each other. While all solutions can be found within a grand regional compromise, not all Arab states will be willing to challenge Washington's red lines.

Iraqi national security advisor in Tehran for border security talks

Iran vowed last week that it would resume military operations on the border if the security threat is not reigned in

Take two: Turkiye’s election circus gets even crazier

The second round of Turkish presidential elections has drawn global attention for its increasingly bizarre alliances, outrageous propaganda, and personality politics. Ironically, not much is expected to change in its aftermath.

Iran, Iraq FMs discuss boosting banking cooperation

The phone call between the two foreign ministers comes as Iraq has been pushing away the US dollar in order to strengthen its national currency

‘He slipped and died’: How Israel hides its troop deaths

Whether falling from trees or dying in car crashes, Israeli soldiers seem to be the unluckiest on the planet. But, in this Information Age, it is becoming increasingly challenging for Tel Aviv to conceal its combat-related deaths.

Ankara, Damascus will coordinate to ‘cleanse’ Syria of PKK: Turkish FM

The SDF recently expressed an openness to merging with the Syrian army, which would effectively prevent a joint Syrian-Turkish operation against it

The inside story of Russia-Iran-India connectivity

The G7 is stupefied by the dynamic progress of the multipolar order embodied by the Russian-led INSTC and the Chinese-led BRI, with Iran's strategic port of Chabahar now poised to play a transformative role. 

Iran to continue striking IKR if Iraq fails to reign in separatists

Iran regularly launches operations against Kurdish militants on the border with Iraq given the threat they pose to the country’s security

Arabs must pressure west to allow refugee repatriation: Hezbollah

Western countries have been accused of obstructing the repatriation of millions of Syrian refugees in Lebanon to exert political and economic pressure on Beirut

Years after Trump’s ‘f*** him’ remark, Netanyahu’s rift with Washington grows

The ongoing hostile relationship between the historic allies underscores Netanyahu's growing international isolation

PIJ’s tactical triumph: Missiles multiply despite losses

Despite Israel’s assassinations of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s high-ranking commanders during this latest battle, the Quds Brigades was able to shift strategy by expanding its missile range, launching over 1,500 missiles, and introducing new tactics in its retaliatory strikes.

Pakistan faces $18bn fine over Iran gas pipeline delayed by US sanctions

Pakistani officials say the US should pay the fine for blocking the pipeline's construction

Violence grips occupied Jerusalem as ‘Flag March’ commences

As the parade kicked off, settlers violently assaulted Palestinians while under the protection of Israeli soldiers

Iran-Saudi detente is a setback for Israel

The China-brokered Iran-Saudi deal marked a significant shift toward establishing Persian Gulf and regional stability, but is a major setback for Israelis who have cultivated Arab-Iranian divisions for years.

Iraq bans US dollar transactions in latest move towards ‘de-dollarization’

The Interior Ministry has said that violators of this ban will be subject to legal punishment, including fines and even jail time

EXCLUSIVE: US and Syria holding secret talks in Oman

A senior diplomatic source in the Arab League has informed The Cradle that US officials are holding direct talks with a Syrian delegation, which comes in the wake of a regional push to restore relations with the war-torn country.

Imran Khan’s arrest and Pakistan’s struggle for stability

The brief arrest of the former PM has again unleashed political turmoil in Pakistan, amid speculation that powerful military opponents may have orchestrated the unrest for their own interests.

The UK’s secret control of Palestinian security forces

Leaks reveal that the increasingly violent and repressive Palestinian Authority security forces have been trained by British government-affiliated contractors with US money.

Saudi king plays peacemaker, invites Qatari, Syrian leaders to Arab League summit

As a prominent sponsor of the war in Syria since 2011, Qatar is among a few outlier states in West Asia that oppose normalization