Iranians describe death and damage in first calls abroad

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A clearer picture is emerging of the scale of Iran's crackdown on anti-government protests after phone services were partially restored. Iranians are describing the levels of death and destruction in their first calls to family abroad in days. We talk to colleagues at the BBC's Persian Service about how they are covering the story. We also bring together three Iranian Americans in conversation as President Trump weighs US military action in Iran. A Paris court has begun hearing an appeal by the French far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, the outcome of which will determine if she can run in next year's presidential election. Our reporter tells us more. BBC Eye has investigated a network that recruits foreign fighters to join Russia’s ranks. We are joined by our reporter. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: Iranians walk next to a billboard reading 'Iran is our Homeland' at Enqelab Square in Tehran, Iran, 13 January, 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)