Lizzie Porter

Ocalan wants meetings with Syrian and Iraqi leaders

As civilian impact grows, so does tension between national pride and fears for the future

New Tehran commanders may be more willing to intensify conflict

More attacks trigger frantic efforts by Middle East leaders to prevent whole region from being dragged into conflict

Tehran knew attack was possible, but was hoping diplomacy would prevail

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Israeli attacks were a 'mistake'

Thousands of kilometres apart, what ties the region to the Central Asian nation?

Strikes launched just before new round of negotiations with US to reach nuclear deal

Astana's relationships are developing beyond traditional giants China and Russia, deputy foreign minister says

Tents and hygiene and cooking kits stuck in Jordan warehouses, IOM head tells The National

Tehran's Foreign Minister showed ability to balance powers within the country and abroad

Building ties with neighbours became priority when negotiators started pursuing lifting of sanctions

Tehran says Qatar and Turkey are acting as mediators with government that toppled its ally Al Assad

Tehran yet to accept invitation for fifth round of talks this week

Only 5% of supplies required for Palestinians have been allowed into the enclave