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Is this the beginning of the end for the Iranian government? | BBC Newscast

2026-01-11 News & Politics
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Today, Laura and Paddy speak to Sir Lawrence Freedman, historian, and Professor of War Studies at King's College London, to help us understand what’s happening in Iran, as well as the huge foreign news stories of recent times. There’s possible regime change in Iran, where protests continue and authorities issued coordinated warnings to protesters. A doctor and medic at two hospitals told the BBC their facilities were overwhelmed with injuries. Donald Trump has warned the regime not to kill protesters, and after capturing the Venezuelan president, he’s turned his sights to Greenland which he’d like to be in control of. Plus Russian strikes and blackouts in Ukraine continue. Can you draw a line between all of these things, and is there a helpful way of understanding them? Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews

Top Comments (10)

@blesseds2884 2026-01-11

Am here to see how BBC is taking it in

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@PhilipMatthewsPAEACP 2026-01-11

Will the money printing debt slave system fall?

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@엘클라시모 2026-01-11

용기있는 이란국민들을 응원합니다 ~

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@arameshmohammadi3799 2026-01-11

To world leaders and governments: Please do not leave the people of Iran alone under Khamenei’s dictatorship. Protesters are labeled as “terrorists” by state media, while Khamenei shows no mercy. Stand with our brothers and sisters in Iran.

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@Mohammad-i6y4b 2026-01-11

It's time for the world to stand up to these dictators.

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@Kathrine-qw9zl 2026-01-12

We love you, our beloved Iranian people.

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@sohilazanjani7653 2026-01-12

Please hear the voice of people❤ of Iran

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@KayosByte 2026-01-11

Was there any point in inviting Sir Lawrence Freedman on your show if you cut him off half way through almost every answer?

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@FreddieZürich 2026-01-11

Yes

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@D.AtheerNatiq-rm9hr 2026-01-11

Greetings to the program's presenters and your esteemed guest, Professor Lawrence.

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