Lizzie Porter

US places on sanctions on Iranian officials as Ankara seeks to avert regional war

South Caucasus nation fears being trapped between 'two world wars', senior official tells The National

Syrian Democratic Forces' withdrawal marks a turning point in Ankara's push for PKK dissolution

Despite discontent with Islamic Republic rule, Iranians see few clear alternatives

Many Iranians want an end to clerical rule, but are divided about whether US intervention would help

The National visits Kapikoy border crossing, where civilians tell of anger and fear over handling of protests

Family say security forces in western Iran shot 17 year old, then withheld his body

Demonstrations 'much smaller' since Tuesday night, says observer

Teenagers among hundreds of dead as unrest rages across the country

Authorities in Tehran claim violence has been quelled after days of unrest

Anti-government demonstrator among hundreds killed in streets of Iran

Shopkeepers began closing their businesses at the end of December over economic woes

Syria and Israel have agreed to share intelligence and explore commercial ties

Tehran has condemned capture of president Nicolas Maduro as it warns against US striking Iran

Public offices and schools closed and flights suspended in northern city as fighting continues