Trump weighs joining Israel's strikes on Iran

Iran's supreme leader has rejected President Trump's demand for unconditional surrender. Israel says it has destroyed Iran's internal security headquarters. Thousands of people have been trying to flee Tehran where shortages of food, fuel and cash are becoming more pronounced. In his latest comments, President Trump left the question of US intervention open but said Iran should have negotiated when it had the chance. We speak to our White House correspondent and to our reporter at BBC Persian.

With the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran, we speak to two friends – one with Iranian heritage, another with Israeli heritage – about how they navigate their friendship and find common ground.

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Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as workers install a new flagpole on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C. June 18, 2025. Credit: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)