Israel-Iran: What’s Donald Trump’s Next Move?
Will the US join Israeli strikes on Iran?
June 18, 2025
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June 18, 2025
Israel-Iran: What’s Donald Trump’s Next Move?
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<p>Today, Trump dismissed questions about US involvement in Iran, saying: "I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I want to do.”</p><p>Adam is joined by Chief Presenter Caitriona Perry and BBC Persian Senior Reporter Siavash Ardalan to interperet Trump’s statements on the White House lawn, as well as Iran’s Supreme Leader threatening ‘irreparable harm’ if the US takes action. </p><p>Also, what’s at stake for Russia if things continue to escalate in Iran? Steven Rosenberg calls in (literally) from St Petersburg to share his view from Russia’s International Economic Forum.</p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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