Iran today hailed the execution of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein as "enforcer of the most horrendous crimes against humanity", but many Iranians said Saddam should have stood trial for invading Iran and Kuwait before being hanged.

More rescue teams were due to arrive in Iran today following a devastating earthquake that left up to 20,000 people dead.

The world is responding to Iran’s plea for help after an earthquake devastated a historic city, killing up to 20,000 people as they slept.