Trump tells Iran 'help is on its way' and 'the rail deal'

The headline on the Guardian's front page reads: "'Help is on the way': Trump calls on protesters in Iran to continue defiance."

Donald Trump’s message to Iranians protesting his regime dominated the front pages on Wednesday. The Guardian quotes the US president’s headline “help is on the way”, which the newspaper says is the “clearest sign” he may be preparing for military action against Tehran.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph reads: "Trump: Help is on the way"

The Daily Telegraph echoes Trump’s remark and highlights a photo of protesters in Iran holding signs calling for America’s help. The newspaper also reported that senior U.S. national security and military officials met Tuesday to discuss the Iranian government’s violent crackdown that has left nearly 2,000 people dead.

The headline on the front page of the Financial Times reads: "Trump said aid to the Iranians was on the way."

The Financial Times published a “message from Tehran” quoting protesters on the streets saying, “If we go out, we will be killed.”

The headline on the front page of the Times reads: "New Starmer U-transforms mandatory digital IDs."

According to local news, the Times is reporting on the prime minister’s “U-conversion of mandatory digital IDs.” The Prime Minister has abandoned plans to impose ID requirements to get a job. Government sources told the newspaper that the cards would be optional and workers would be able to verify their identities with other documents.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Mail reads: "Digital ID cards will no longer be mandatory."

The Daily Mail adds that the Prime Minister’s abandonment of mandatory digital ID plans is the “13th U-turn” of his term in office.

The headline on the front page of i Paper reads: "Labor is promising new rail links for the North, but this won't be possible until the 2030s."

Staying with the government, plans for new rail links between major Northern cities will be unveiled on Wednesday, according to iPaper. According to the newspaper, the next phase of the project will start in the 2030s and will include a new route between Liverpool and Manchester.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror reads: "Railway agreement."

“Rail deal” is the Daily Mirror’s take on the government’s “Northern Powerhouse commitment” for new lines and infrastructure. He quotes the Prime Minister as saying: “This government is rolling up its sleeves to deliver change.”

The headline on Metro's front page reads: "Russian captain 'did nothing' to avoid US tanker."

A Russian ship’s captain “did absolutely nothing” to avoid a collision with a US tanker in the North Sea that killed one of his crew, Metro reported. The trial into the incident, which occurred in March 2025, began with the captain pleading not guilty as he was accused of “grossly negligent conduct”.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Express reads: "Elderly poverty 'could exceed 2 million'."

The Daily Express has a warning from campaigners that the total number of older people living in poverty risks exceeding two million. The article cites research by Age UK, which says retirees are taking “drastic measures” to make ends meet, including skipping meals and reducing their electricity use.

The Sun's front page headline read: "Han Reaper."

The Sun says pubs are expected to be hit by higher prices following the introduction of a rise in alcohol duty due to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget. The newspaper’s front page features a picture of Reeves smiling at the pump and is titled “innkeeper’s reaper.”

The front page headline of the Daily Star read: "Arctic troll."

Finally, the Daily Star focuses on Trump’s interest in Greenland. The paper includes a photo of the US president, published by the White House, looking out the window at a map of Greenland and describing it as an “arctic troll”.