Trump Tells Iran Protestors “HELP IS ON ITS WAY”

<p>Today President Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting, saying that “help is on its way.”</p><p>News agencies and BBC journalists are reporting that the death toll after anti-government protests is now in its thousands, as the state-imposed internet blackout continues. </p><p>But what does President Trump mean and what’s next for Iran? Adam is joined by BBC World and BBC Persian senior reporter, Siavash Ardalan and BBC News Chief Presenter, Caitríona Perry.</p><p>Plus, Caitríona and Adam also look ahead to tomorrow’s meeting between Denmark, Greenland and the US as Greenland’s Prime Minister says the island is not for sale. </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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