Global News Podcast

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal

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Jan 29, 2026
Helena Humphrey, BBC Washington correspondent offering analysis of US policy. Lise Doucette, BBC reporter on-the-ground covering US military movements. They discuss Trump’s warning to Iran amid a US naval buildup. They examine risks of escalation and US actions in Venezuela. Tensions, military posture and diplomatic brinkmanship take center stage.
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INSIGHT

US Military Buildup Near Iran

  • The US has staged a major military buildup near Iran, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and strike assets.
  • President Trump says a new nuclear deal is the only way to avoid war and warns "time is running out."
INSIGHT

Iran's Dual Response: Dialogue And Defiance

  • Iran insists its nuclear programme is peaceful and vows to respond "like never before" if attacked.
  • The regime faces mass protests and lethal crackdowns, complicating diplomatic options.
ANECDOTE

Surviving By Pretending To Be Dead

  • Human rights lawyer Payam Akhavan recounted a protester who pretended to be dead for three days to survive.
  • The story illustrates the extreme brutality and fear during Iran's deadly crackdown.
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