Lizzie Porter

Despite false claims the women were AI-generated, activists say they face real peril after being arrested in crackdown on anti-government protests

Foreign ministers agree on co-operation across defence, industry and resolving global conflicts

Internet blackouts and soaring inflation squeeze normal Iranians' daily lives amid tense ceasefire with US and Israel

War leaves hard-up Afghanistan facing high inflation, Foreign Ministry official tells The National

Turkey says more time would allow issues such as Iran's nuclear activities and Strait of Hormuz disruption to be addressed

Varsen Aghabekian tells The National that West Bank settler violence is also intensifying in shadow of regional conflict

White House envoy says US President stepped in to get Israel to halt 'idiotic war'

Many welcome respite from attacks but fear breaches of truce and their own government's actions

US and Israel expand strikes across Iran, hitting eight bridges and oil-producing Kharg Island

Israel condemns shooting and Turkey launches investigation after two police officers injured

Turkey, acting as intermediary, wants to ensure that neither Russia nor Iran will be significantly affected, sources say

President Trump touted them as the key to overthrowing Tehran's government – then went cold on the idea. Reporting from Koya, The National speaks to leaders of the dissident movement about the uprising that never was

Students, protesters and rapper detained as human rights groups warn of executions

Ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Sheibani was declared persona non grata in Beirut last week

People living under US and Israeli strikes speak to The National as they lose hope of a peaceful way out