Hamas shoots down Israeli UAV drone over Gaza Strip

Israel claims that the drone crashed into the Gaza Strip during an operation, and that the incident is currently being investigated

In a US-China confrontation, West Asia will bow out

A significant increase in geopolitical and economic ties with China has offered West Asian states an alternative to the US, which has traditionally been the region's security guarantor.

Iran’s pursuit of soft power in the Balkans

The Balkans presents a crucial junction for Tehran as an access point to Western Europe and an avenue for advancing its regional political and economic interests.

Turkiye bombed Syria despite earthquake devastation: Kurdish official

This is the Turkish military’s first attack on Syria since the disaster struck both countries last week

Iran unveils new underground airbase

The unveiling of the base comes a few days ahead of the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Predictions for 2023? Annus horribilis with some surprising upsides

The Cradle's writers offer up their predictions for 2023. The common theme is massive global shifts, some good, some bad.

Unidentified drone bypasses US security at Ain al-Assad base

According to an anonymous source, this was the first time that the base’s security was compromised in such a way

US bargains over Iran’s unrest

The US has voiced willingness to end support for Iran's protest movement if Tehran stops selling drones to Moscow and makes concessions on its nuclear program.

Turkey vows to expand effort to end ‘terrorist’ threat beyond its borders

The Turkish ministry of defense claims to have killed 471 Kurdish militants in 271 separate attacks in Syria and Iraq since the start of the operation

Taliban to export coal to Iran, deepen economic ties

Afghanistan's reliance on Pakistan to import most of its sellable goods puts it under pressure to avoid angering the leadership in Islamabad

Iran to provide Russia with 40 turbines to bolster gas industry

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin has halted sending supplies and gas into Europe due to western imposed sanctions on Moscow

UAE employs hundreds of retired US military soldiers and generals

Renowned former general James Mattis worked for the UAE government for several years, including before and after his tenure as US minister of defense

Over 20 nations lined up to purchase Iranian drones: Official

Safavi revealed that among the buyers are Armenia, Algeria, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Venezuela

Iran to supply Russia with advanced ballistic missiles: Report

Allegedly, Israeli intelligence was able to uncover a recent visit of Iranian advisors to Russia to finalize a deal for rocket weapon-sales

Several Palestinian teenagers killed, journalists injured by Israeli troops in Jenin

In 2022, Israel has so far killed 114 Palestinians in the West Bank, including 63 in Jenin alone

Ukraine downgrades diplomatic ties with Iran over drone deliveries to Russia

Iranian drones were spotted for the first time in the battlefield in Ukraine earlier this month, despite Tehran's official stance of not supporting an escalation to the war

Pakistani forces, Taliban exchange fire on shared border

Pakistani troops attempted to erect a military structure on the shared border with Afghanistan, a move deemed illegal by the Afghan government

Iranian drones spotted in Ukraine for first time

Both Russia and Ukraine have been found using Iranian weapons of different types and origin

Iran achieves self-sufficiency in drone technology

The US believes some of the drones produced in Iran will soon be used by the Russian Federation in Ukraine, but Iran reiterated that it does not intend to help either side in the conflict

Russia in possession of ‘weapons grade’ Iranian drones: White House

Iran has maintained that, while it collaborates with Russia in the defense sector, it has no intention of helping either side in the Ukraine war

Pakistan rejects Taliban allegations of US drones using its airspace

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the Taliban's accusation as a baseless, speculative claim that lacks any evidence

Taliban accuses Pakistan of facilitating US-targeted assassinations in Afghanistan

The ousting of Imran Khan indirectly contributed to the killing of Al-Qaeda's leader in Kabul, who was under the Taliban's protection

Iran launches large-scale exercise with 150 advanced aerial drones

The military exercise include the operation of both combat and reconnaissance drones over international waters and Iran's border regions.

Iran achieved self-sufficiency in defense armaments: Official

Iran is set to begin country-wide military drills involving various army units

Egypt angry with Israel for disregarding its recent efforts in Palestine

Israel's refusal to honor the promise it gave to Egypt ahead of the recent Gaza ceasefire aggravated the already tense relations between the two

Israel accepts Lebanon’s maritime demands but pleads for extra time: Report

Israel is preparing for a preemptive attack against Hezbollah, despite sending letters assuring that a deal with Lebanon is in reach

Dilemma of choosing Al-Zawahiri’s heir complicates his succession

Al-Qaeda's most prominent candidates have either been killed or are unable to travel due to security reasons, complicating the decision of who comes next

Taliban leader in Pakistan killed in car bomb attack

The murder of the TTP leadership signifies yet another setback for their initiative to end domestic violence and protect the local community

Washington walks back claims of Iranian drone sales to Russia

US officials alleged earlier this month they had 'information' showing Iran was preparing to sell drones to Russia and train troops on how to use them

Putin revs up Russia’s consequential ties with Iran, Turkey

All eyes will be on Iran's Astana Summit next week, as geopolitical events accelerate Moscow’s drive to boost relations with Tehran and Ankara