Iran protests: Your questions answered

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President Donald Trump says the US military is considering "very strong options" in Iran, as anti-government protests which have reportedly killed hundreds enter a third week. Our Iran expert answers audience questions and we hear a conversation with Iranians around the world. The Venezuelan government says it has released 116 prisoners who were detained under the ousted President, Nicolas Maduro. Our reporter explains more. And we speak to DJs in Africa after Nigerian artists secured a string of victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards. (Photo: Mourners carry coffins during a funeral procession for members of security forces and civilians said to be killed in protests on Sunday, amid anti-government unrest, in Tehran, in this still from a video released on 11 January, 2026. Credit: IRIB/Reuters)