Ukraine claims Iranian drones used by Russia ’75 percent US made’: Report

Kiev claims components made in Israel, Japan, and Germany were also found inside the alleged Iranian drones

Zelensky calls for Iran to be ‘punished’ over drone supplies

Just a few days ago, a Ukrainian official called for military strikes against the Islamic Republic

Over 20 nations lined up to purchase Iranian drones: Official

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

Ukraine expels Iranian students in response to Russian drone deal

Several Iranian students claimed that Ukrainian immigration officials refused to renew their student visas over Iran's arms exports to Russia

White House sanctions Iran for alleged drone deliveries to Russia

The new round of sanctions has been issued at a time when talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal have seemingly stalled

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

Turkey building drone factory in Ukraine to fight Russian forces

Baykar's Ukraine-based factory could drastically change the situation on the ground

Hezbollah’s drones: No more safe skies for Israel

Revolutions in drone warfare by Lebanon’s resistance will have serious ramifications for the security of Israel’s airspace and infrastructure.

White House claims Iran supplying Russia with ‘hundreds’ of drones

US officials also alleged Iran is set to train Russian forces on the use of these drones, without providing evidence in support of their claims

Iran opens military drone factory in Tajikistan

Iran is one of the top four drone-producing countries in the world

Saudi Arabia announces plan to bolster domestic arms production

The plan comes as Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman suggests the Gulf kingdom may reduce its investments in the US and its dependency on western arms manufacturers

Turkey provides Ukraine with new shipment of Bayraktar drones

Ankara's ongoing support of the Ukrainian army comes despite recent attempts to toe the line between its NATO obligations and its deep economic ties with Moscow

The power troika trumps Biden in West Asia

The presidents of Russia, Iran, and Turkey convened to discuss critical issues pertaining to West Asia, with the illegal US occupation of Syria a key talking point

IRGC blames Israel for assassination of officer, pledges revenge

Fearing retaliation against Israelis in countries bordering Iran, the Israeli National Security Council warned citizens against traveling to Turkey

Israel killed Iranian officer to scuttle JCPOA-revival talks: Report

Tel Aviv reportedly moved to kill the IRGC officer in order to prevent Tehran from reaching a deal with Washington to lift punitive sanctions

US president refuses to remove IRGC from terror blacklist

Iran has maintained that delisting the IRGC from the terror blacklist is one of their main demands to revive the 2015 nuclear deal

UAE-based DP World signs agreement with Chinese seaports

The head of the Ningbo-Zhoushan seaport disclosed that the agreement will boost the development of China's Belt and Road Initiative

UAE, China to build aircraft manufacturing plant in Abu Dhabi

The landmark deal comes days after western media revealed US spy agencies 'detected construction at a suspected Chinese military facility in the UAE'

The sanctions boomerang: Why trade bans backfire

Trade wars have been common throughout history, but they often have unintended consequences that undermine their intended goals. From Napoleon to the US and EU – none got it right.

Syria, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye: Truces, not peace

As reconciliation efforts sweep through West Asia to mend ties between old foes, the new China- and Russia-brokered deals will not usher in real peace until the US stops prolonging conflict.

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.

Israel exports first oil shipment from Karish field

The extraction of gas from the contested waters before the conclusion of any deal was seen by Hezbollah as a red-line

Pentagon looking to deliver thousands of ‘Iranian weapons’ to Ukraine: Report

US officials see the move as a 'punishment' against Iran for their alleged drone deliveries to Russia

Earthquake death toll surpasses 35,000 in Turkiye, Syria

The earthquake of 6 February with epicenter in Turkey and more than 140 aftershocks, is already the deadliest in the region in almost a century

Iran’s revolution at 44: A struggling economy with big potential

Forty-four years on from the Islamic Revolution, Iran boasts a more diversified economy, advances in technology, and major development milestones - despite decades of western sanctions aimed at hindering such progress.

Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq to sign MoU on agricultural cooperation

Qatna says the four Arab states could serve as a 'nucleus' for expanding Arab cooperation with the international community

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

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.

Qassem Soleimani in Venezuela: The lesser known motive behind his assassination

Why was Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani assassinated by the US? His visit to Venezuela in 2019 may provide some answers.