We begin in Iran because questions over what President Trump's next move will be in response to the Iranian government's deadly crackdown on demonstrations that swept across the country dominate the news agenda. Mr. Trump said that he's been assured that the executions of protesters have stopped, but he didn't give many more details. Meanwhile, some US and UK military personnel have been evacuated from a huge American air base in Qatar. Several countries, including the UK, have closed their embassies in Tehran. Iran's airspace to commercial flights was closed for several hours overnight, with live images tracking flights across the region. Inside Iran itself, figures from one human rights group suggest that more than 3,000 people have been killed in recent protests. Our first report is from Simon Jones. The funeral of a teenage protester in the west of Iran shows a life celebrated. More than 2,400 anti-government demonstrators have reportedly been killed in a crackdown by authorities, leaving President Trump weighing whether to take military action. Just as signals suggested an imminent attack, a more conciliatory tone emerged, with Trump saying he had been told killings and executions were stopping. Asked whether military action was off the table, he said the situation would be watched. Iran closed its airspace fearing an attack, while the US and UK pulled some military personnel from a base in Qatar. The UK Foreign Office updated travel advice for destinations like Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus due to heightened regional tension. Concerns remain for Eran Sultani, a shop owner who became the face of protests, with conflicting reports about a death sentence. Iran’s foreign minister told Fox News there were no plans for hangings, suggesting Tehran may be heeding Trump’s warning. Supporters of the regime held mass funerals for security forces killed in recent unrest. Observers say Iran stands at a crossroads between regime collapse or continued violent survival. The world watches as Trump monitors the situation. Simon Jones, BBC News. Correspondent John Sudworth in Jerusalem reports Israel sees Iran as an existential threat but has urged caution, warning military action could rally Iranians behind the regime. Mixed messages from Washington raise questions about whether US restraint reflects Israeli and Gulf concerns. Dr. Hannah Newman of the European Parliament criticised Trump’s shifting stance, saying claims that killings have stopped resemble regime propaganda. She reports unverified but trusted accounts of mass deaths, snipers, and widespread fear inside Iran. She discussed opposition figures including Reza Pahlavi, noting any transition would require broad participation. Despite EU sanctions, the regime persists, and she outlined four actions the international community could still take: listing the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation, restoring internet access, countering diplomatic abuse, and expelling regime representatives. She criticised EU governments for reluctance and said she continues to advocate publicly for stronger action.
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