Oil cuts: A perfect storm in US foreign policy 

The Biden administration’s poor dealings with oil producing countries will have major political and economic ramifications for the west

US foreign policy ‘taken hostage’ by Israel: Iranian FM

Amir-Abdollahian's words came on the same day as the New York Times revelation that Israel was responsible for the assassination of an IRGC officer in Tehran

Independent Kurdistan is in US interest: John Bolton

Bolton’s support for an independent Kurdish state in what is now northern Iraq highlights one of the key goals of neo-conservatives who conspired to launch the illegal invasion of the country with the world’s second-largest oil reserves

Russian investors establish 1,300 companies in Turkiye in 2022: report

The report highlights that Turkiye's exports to Russia increased to $9.3 billion from $5.8 billion in 2021

Multipolarity was triggered by the 2003 US invasion of Iraq

Twenty years after the unlawful and destabilizing US-led invasion of Iraq, Washington must face the ultimate consequence of that war: UNSC powers China and Russia laying the foundation for a genuine, UN Charter-based system of multipolarism. 

Israeli officials will not meet EU foreign policy chief over critical remarks

Borrell criticized increased settler violence and civilian casualties caused by Israel’s West Bank raids

Russian-Turkish ‘co-opetition’ from Syria to Nagorno-Karabakh

At a time when conflicts are increasingly interconnected, and provide tactical levers to assert pressure elsewhere, the competition between Russia-Iran and Turkiye in Syria and the South Caucasus is destined to overlap.

Iran finalizes deal for Russian Su-35

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby warned that the Su-35 would 'significantly strengthen Iran's air force relative to its regional neighbors'

US congress votes against ending occupation of Syria

Around 900 US troops remain illegally stationed in Syria, controlling large swathes of the country's oil-rich regions

Will Pakistan defy US sanctions to complete ‘Peace Pipeline’ with Iran?

Pakistan risks major financial setbacks if it fails to construct its part of a gas pipeline with Iran. Islamabad must follow India's lead in resisting US sanctions to secure vital national energy supply.

Syrian quake triggers Arab debate on defying US sanctions

The recent earthquake in Syria has opened up opportunities for Arab states to reconcile with Syria. But will those with US leverage - like the UAE and Saudi Arabia - be willing to take the ultimate friendship test and bypass Washington's sanctions? 

From Russia with Love: Su-35s to Iran will strengthen defense ties

Iran's possible purchase of Russian fighter jets would further solidify the existing strategic partnership between Moscow and Tehran, and impact their global power competition with the west.

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.

Qatar, US encourage legitimizing former Al-Qaeda leader in Syria: Report

Extremist group HTS wishes to establish full control over the economy of Syria’s northern region

Turkish central bank taps into foreign reserves to stabilize currency

Turkiye continues sales of foreign currency reserves to stabilize the lira and combat inflation in the wake of the devastating 6 February earthquake

US, Iran hold indirect prisoner exchange, asset release talks: Report

A deal of this sort had been in the works in 2021, but failed to materialize as a result of Washington’s alleged breaching of the agreement

US sanctions on Iran violate international law: UN experts

US-imposed sanctions on Iran continue to harm Iran's civilian population

Saudi Arabia eager to join SCO, BRICS: Russian diplomat

The Gulf nation’s membership in the SCO is being actively discussed, while the idea of joining BRICS is under consideration

Republican leaders push back against sanctions waiver for Syria

Republicans argue the temporary sanctions waiver that allows aid to enter Syria 'will be abused to create a pathway for normalizing relations' with Damascus

The Big Stiff: Russia-Iran dump the dollar

News of Russian banks connecting to Iran’s financial messaging system strengthens the resistance against US-imposed sanctions on both countries and accelerates global de-dollarization.  

Ukraine demands Israel publicly condemn Russia, approve $500m loan: Report

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has previously warned his cabinet would revise the country's foreign policy to 'move away' from western diktats

Iran, Cuba strengthen ties, denounce US sanctions policy

Amir-Abdollahian condemned Washington's interventions in Cuba's internal affairs and its attempt to stoke unrest in the Caribbean nation

Iranian foreign minister arrives in Nicaragua to strengthen bilateral relations

Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, said Iran pursues boosting relations with Latin American countries

Why was British ISIS member ‘Jihadi George’ tried in a US court?

The decision to try one of the so-called “Beatles” ISIS members in the US was to conceal his previous links to British intelligence and his role in their regime-change efforts in Syria.

Iran’s participation in Damascus-Ankara talks ‘possible’: Erdogan

The Iranian foreign minister’s recent visit to Syria aimed to resolve ‘misunderstandings’ between Tehran and Damascus regarding the reconciliation, a source told The Cradle

A panicked Empire tries to make Russia an ‘offer it can’t refuse’

Realizing NATO’s war with Russia will likely end unfavorably, the US is test-driving an exit offer. But why should Moscow take indirect proposals seriously, especially on the eve of its new military advance and while it is in the winning seat?

White House asked Israel to send Hawk missiles to Ukraine: Report

Israeli officials rejected the request, as Tel Aviv has so far tried to protect its security ties with both the US and Russia

The US holds Iraq hostage with the dollar

Since 2003, Iraq is required to send all its oil revenues to a single US bank account. Washington is now weaponizing Baghdad's own dollars against Iraq, by devaluing its currency and hindering payments.

Canada to repatriate 23 citizens from US-controlled Syrian camp

This would mark the largest repatriation process of ISIS family members for Canada since the start of the war in Syria in 2011

Turkiye denies sending cluster bombs to Ukraine

Turkiye initially sent US-designed cluster bombs to Ukraine in fall 2022, however, the allegations are denied by Turkiye and Ukraine