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Feb 17 2026 
Iran & US hold constructive talks and exchange ideas on nuclear issue – Araghchi
Sputnik
💬 “I can say that at this round, compared to the last one, we brought up absolutely serious issues for discussion, the atmosphere was more productive. Various ideas were put up for discussion, and we had serious discussions on these ideas, and finally we found a strategic route that we will follow, along which we… Continue reading
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Feb 16 2026 
Indonesia prepares to deploy 1,000 troops to Gaza for Trump’s ‘stabilization force’
Other nations have refused to participate in the force, fearing they would be required to ‘disarm Hamas’ and carry out operations against Palestinians on Israel’s behalf.
The CradleIndonesia is preparing to deploy 1,000 troops to Gaza as early as April as part of US President Donald Trump’s International Stabilization Force (ISF), Reuters reported on 16 February,… Continue reading
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Feb 15 2026 
Prof. Marandi: Demystifying Iran | Sanctions: The art of silently killing kids
For more than forty years, the United States has carried out a prolonged campaign of economic pressure against the Islamic Republic of Iran, relying not on military strikes but on sanctions, financial isolation, and restrictions on banking. Marketed as an alternative to open warfare, this approach has sought to weaken Iran’s ability to endure external… Continue reading
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Feb 13 2026 
The Middle East is splitting into rival blocs
The region is entering a season in which old assurances are fading and new habits of power are being learned in real time
From RT and by Murad Sadygzade, President of the Middle East Studies Center, Visiting Lecturer, HSE University (Moscow).
Across the globe, the post-Cold War settlement that once carried the promise of Western primacy… Continue reading
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Feb 11 2026 
Pepe Escobar & Sharmine Narwani : Watch for Russian & Chinese SURPRISES
Pepe Escobar is a seasoned foreign correspondent and has reported from across Asia, Europe, the US and the LAC. He is a permanent columnist at The Cradle. Sharmine Narwani is one of my favorite journalists, highly intelligent and charming to boot.
Let us leave Pepe’s short X post here:
THAT's what the Iran-China comprehensive strategic partnership means… Continue reading
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Feb 09 2026 
Cuba Grapples with Hardened U.S. Blockade
“The Only Victims Are the People of Cuba”
Marco Rubio is blocking Trump from actual talks with CubaCo-reported with @ryangrim and @GranadosCeja for Drop Sitehttps://t.co/2VFe1Yhf15— noah kulwin (@nkulw) February 9, 2026
Dropsite NewsTrump’s escalation of the oil blockade on Cuba intensifies the humanitarian crisis on the island while placing Mexico under direct pressure from Washington.
Today’s… Continue reading
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Feb 09 2026 
Alastair Crooke: Iran Defeated Insurrection & Restored Deterrence
Alastair Crooke is a former British diplomat and the Founder of “Conflicts Forum” based in Beirut. He was formerly an advisor on Middle East issues to Javier Solana, the EU Foreign Policy Chief. Crooke explains who directed the insurrection, how it was defeated, and why the bold restoration of Iran’s deterrence has presented Trump with… Continue reading
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Feb 07 2026 
Iran Feeling Its Oats
From Will Schryver – Metatronics
It must be understood that, in firmly rejecting US/Israel demands, Iran is effectively dictating terms — and this strongly confirms what many of us have argued since last summer: Iran was the clear winner of the 12-Day War. Israel knows it, the United States knows it, and Iran knows it.
I have… Continue reading
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Feb 06 2026 
Prof. Marandi: Demystifying Iran | The ongoing revolution
The episode “The Ongoing Revolution” of Demystifying Iran, presented by Seyed Mohammad Marandi on Al Mayadeen, examines the Islamic Republic not as a finished historical event but as a living political, intellectual, and civilizational project nearly five decades on.
Tracing the revolution’s origins as an act of decolonization that rejected both Western liberalism and Eastern… Continue reading
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Feb 06 2026 
The Cradle: Did China just BLOCK new investments in Israel?
Karim, Esteban and Sharmine – An astute observation
There is no information overload from the real players.
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Feb 06 2026 
The Israeli economy now requires permanent war to function.
The Israeli economy now requires permanent war to function. This is not an exaggeration or a metaphor. Their defense sector is the only growth industry left.
Israel has entered a new era of territorial expansionism and military aggression beyond the borders of historic Palestine. Its belligerent actions have accelerated across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iran, Qatar,… Continue reading
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Feb 03 2026 
Israel’s Chemical Recklessness in Lebanon: A Grave Threat to Regional and Global Peace.
From Prof. Engr. Zamir Awan – Pakistan
The intensifying Israeli military campaign against Lebanon has entered a deeply alarming phase—one that goes beyond routine violations of sovereignty and ventures into environmental warfare, collective punishment, and reckless disregard for international norms. Recent Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon, coupled with the reported use of unidentified chemical substances on agricultural land… Continue reading
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Jan 30 2026 
The Sirius Report : Iran Defiant In The Face Of U.S. Threats And A Narrative Exposing A Huge Lie
Ken and London Paul – calm and factual:
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Jan 29 2026 
Mohammad Marandi: A War on Iran Would Destroy the US Empire and Its Gulf Clients
Mohammad Marandi in an interview with Sharmine Narwani:
By lecridespeuples on 29 January 2026
Transcript of key excerpts from a Rock the Cradle interview, hosted by Sharmine Narwani
– What prevented Trump from attacking Iran?
– Iran’s support for Palestine is the core issue
– Alliances shifting in West Asia (Middle East)
– Iran’s relationship with Russia and ChinaSource: The Cradle,… Continue reading
