The Cradle is an online news magazine covering the geopolitics of West Asia from within the region.

Mar 3, 2026 · US commanders tell troops Iran war 'God’s divine plan,' Trump anointed to 'ignite Armageddon': Report Over 110 official complaints have been lodged by troops who say commanders …

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” …

Israeli bullets found inside bodies of Iranian children killed in riots: Report The Iranian supreme leader held the US and Israel directly responsible for the violence that swept the Islamic Republic

Jun 15, 2024 · The gravity around the newly-enlarged BRICS constellation is drawing in Arab, Muslim, and Global South adherents to the influential group's message on international law, Palestine, and …

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Dec 26, 2025 · Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has realigned the Horn of Africa, linking India, Israel, the UAE, and Ethiopia to secure Red Sea routes and counter rivals.

Feb 17, 2026 · Beijing moves to contain Mossad’s expanding reach in Iran Israeli intelligence operations inside Iran have alarmed Beijing, which saw them as a new model of intelligence warfare, prompting …

Feb 6, 2026 · Dockworkers across the Mediterranean Sea staged a massive coordinated strike on 6 February, halting activity in more than 20 ports to protest the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza …

Mar 4, 2026 · 'No to war': Spanish PM fires back at Trump over threats to cut trade Trump threatened to ‘cut all dealings’ with Madrid, and said ‘Spain has been terrible’ for refusing US requests to use joint …