The Cradle
The Cradle is an online news magazine covering the geopolitics of West Asia from within the region.
EXCLUSIVE: US makes failed bid for Iran to allow 'symbolic ... - The Cradle
Apr 16, 2024 · An Iranian military security official has revealed exclusively to The Cradle that the US contacted the Islamic Republic, asking the nation to allow Israel "a symbolic strike to save face” …
The BRICS weigh in on Palestine - The Cradle
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Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal: Symbolic meetings will not decide Syria’s fate
Dec 26, 2025 · The Cradle is launching a series of interviews with political, religious, and social figures shaping Syria’s post-Assad moment – particularly those operating from within the fault lines of the …
Syria's Druze: Caught between old loyalties and new threats
Mar 3, 2025 · Speaking to The Cradle, Syrian journalist Sarkis Kassargian identifies three key Druze factions: The first is Maher Sharaf al-Din’s faction, which enjoys backing from certain Arab states but …
Israeli army admits civilians make up 80 percent of those killed in ...
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US commandos raided cargo ship travelling from China to Iran, stole ...
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Over 80 percent of Israelis endorse 'forced expulsion' of Gaza's ...
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Saudi Arabia bombs UAE-backed separatists in Yemen
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Nearly 500,000 fled Israel since 7 October - The Cradle
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