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New Israeli FM signals policy shift on Ukraine, neutrality toward Russia
On 29 December, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the 'strengthening of Russian-Israeli cooperation in all areas'
Jan 02, 2023
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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
Oct 11, 2022
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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
May 26, 2022
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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.
Feb 02, 2023
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Lions’ Den strikes Israeli checkpoint in besieged Nablus
Such hit-and-run tactics are a common strategy used by the Lions' Den against Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank
Feb 01, 2023
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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
Jan 31, 2023
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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?
Jan 30, 2023
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US Treasury official issues warning to Turkiye, UAE regarding evasion of sanctions
Ankara has pledged that international sanctions will not be circumvented in Turkiye
Jan 28, 2023
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Armed groups planning false-flag attacks in Syria’s Idlib: Russia
As Turkiye turns its back on the opposition to restore ties with Syria, extremist attacks are expected to stay on the rise
Jan 26, 2023
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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
Jan 25, 2023
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US allies in Syria boost oil output for Damascus: Report
Syria faces severe shortages in fuel as a result of US looting of its oilfields and indiscriminate sanctions
Jan 23, 2023
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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.
Jan 22, 2023
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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
Jan 21, 2023
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US and Israel ‘biggest threats to security’ across Arab world: Arab Opinion Index
An overwhelming majority of Arab citizens say they oppose normalization with Israel, believing instead that the Palestinian cause concerns the entire region
Jan 20, 2023
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Hezbollah supports president who does not shy away from US threats: Nasrallah
The Hezbollah leader claimed Lebanon is being prevented from exploiting 'huge wealth' in its territorial waters and said the US is still pursuing proxy wars to control West Asia
Jan 19, 2023
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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
Jan 16, 2023
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Erdogan using reconciliation with Syria as reelection ploy: Damascus
The Syrian government has not yet approved the foreign ministers' meeting between Turkiye, Syria, and Russia, and has rejected claims that a date has been set
Jan 13, 2023
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US, UK arms responsible for civilian deaths in Yemen
Oxfam International suggests that the UK is partially responsible for the continued violence in Yemen, due to its arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Jan 11, 2023
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Ben Gvir amends policy allowing MK visits to incarcerated Palestinians
The new security minister has vowed to make sure that jailed resistance fighters remain in poor conditions
Jan 08, 2023
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Russia compares Al-Aqsa provocation to trigger of Second Intifada
In 2000, then-Israeli PM Ariel Sharon stormed the Al-Aqsa compound, resulting in hundreds of deaths and essentially triggering the Second Intifada
Jan 06, 2023
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Exclusive interview with Hezbollah commander in Iraq: ‘The Americans did not fight ISIS’
The Cradle speaks with a senior Hezbollah military official in Iraq on the crucial role played by Iran’s late Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani in leading the resistance against ISIS.
Jan 04, 2023
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South Caucasus: A battle of wills and corridors
Azerbaijan and Turkiye are gunning to establish the “Zangezur corridor,” in direct conflict with Iran and Armenia’s interests as it entails the blockade of the Lachin corridor – a lifeline for the ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Dec 30, 2022
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Reconciliation: Turkey has not made any serious offer to Syria
While Damascus is open to negotiations with Ankara, it is wary of being used as a Turkish pre-election political ploy.
Dec 23, 2022
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Zelensky takes aim at ‘terrorist’ Iran during fundraising trip to US capital
The Ukrainian president also urged congress to approve a new aid package for his country, which would bring the total funds provided by Washington this year to more than $100 billion
Dec 22, 2022
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UAE uses Israeli technology for personal device spying
Advanced Israeli spyware has been implicated in human rights violations and interstate espionage in dozens of countries
Dec 20, 2022
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UPDATE: Six killed in attack on US military training center in northern Iraq
The base in the Kurdistan region of Iraq is used to store weapons and train Kurdish militias
Dec 20, 2022
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Large explosions rock Syria’s Al-Omar oilfield in latest attack on US base
According to local sources, the explosions were heard by residents in every village of the area, suggesting that the attack may have been larger than usual
Dec 18, 2022
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A US tool against Iran: Kurdish militancy on the Iran-Iraq border
US and Israeli-backed armed Kurdish separatists on the Iraqi border have participated in every incident of Iranian domestic strife, from 2009 to 2022.
Dec 15, 2022
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White House successfully topples anti-war resolution restricting US involvement in Yemen
White House officials pressed lawmakers against voting for the resolution at a time when the Pentagon is due to receive its largest budget ever
Dec 14, 2022
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US sanctions Turkish businessman for alleged ties to IRGC
Sitki Ayan and his companies have been accused of helping Iran sell hundreds of millions of dollars worth of US-sanctioned oil through a deliberate sanction-evasion network
Dec 09, 2022
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