Lizzie Porter

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

The US-Israel war with Iran has engulfed neighbouring Iraq, leaving civilians caught in the crossfire

Militant groups do not see how much damage attacks inflict on their own country, Iraq's former foreign minister says

Nato has shot down three ballistic missiles heading to the country during the war

Speaking to The National, ordinary Iranians voice fears war will ruin the country - but leave Islamic Republic intact and empower hardliners

State media airs remarks from new supreme leader, who still has not been seen in public

Inmates moved to military facilities may be killed by US or Israeli strikes, rights groups warn

Lebanon mourns deaths of hundreds of civilians and Gulf countries face continued attacks – your questions answered

Recently united Iranian Kurdish groups are mostly based in neighbouring Iraqi Kurdistan

Ankara says weapon may have been aimed at base in Greek Cyprus but veered off course

Unlike Gulf countries, Turkey has not been targeted in Iranian retaliation

Flimsy defences and strikes near homes and businesses raise fears for residents