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Iran: The Latest

The Telegraph
Iran
United States
China
Strait Of Hormuz
Russia
Ukraine
Israel
Donald Trump
NATO
Gaza
Lebanon
Taiwan
North Korea
Global Health Security
Venezuela
Sudan
National Security
Myanmar
Hezbollah
Hamas

Iran: The Latest is The Telegraph’s defence, security and foreign affairs news podcast providing deep-dive analysis on the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel and Iran.

Veteran foreign correspondents Roland Oliphant and Venetia Rainey bring you the latest updates from The Telegraph’s award-winning journalists, plus exclusive interviews with world-class experts in military strategy, internatio... more

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The US has deployed a fresh aircraft carrier to the Middle East, vowing an "indefinite" naval blockade of Iran until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened - but China has other ideas. 

On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Sophia Yan speaks with Alicia... more

As Donald Trump’s Iran war drags on and hostilities continue in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, global energy markets are being reshaped - not by OPEC or the US, but by China. 

On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey talks to world ... more

The Iran-backed Houthis have carried out their first deadly strikes of the war, killing six mariners in a double-tap ballistic missile attack on a cargo vessel in the Red Sea. Meanwhile, near the Strait of Hormuz, US Navy helicopters have fired Hellf... more

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Iran’s proxy group the Houthis have launched fresh missile attacks on Yemeni ports in the Red Sea as their conflict with Saudi Arabia heats up. A new war in the Arabian Peninsula is now inevitable, according to former Yemeni diplomat Mahmoud Shehrah.... more

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Recent Guests

Mahmoud Shehrah
Former Yemeni diplomat; Associate Fellow at Chatham House
Chatham House; former Yemeni diplomat
Episode: Iran's Trump assassination plot & Houthis restart Yemen war
Payam Zamani
Iranian-American tech entrepreneur, founder and CEO of One Planet Group; author of Crossing the Desert
One Planet Group
Episode: Why Trump can’t trust Iran: the fatal flaw in any peace deal
Miad Maleki
Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Nato-style pact as Iran isolated
Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
The Telegraph's acting US news editor
The Telegraph
Episode: Trump considers Iran land blockade as conflict reignites
Arthur Scott-Geddes
Deputy Global Health Security Editor, The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Episode: Saudi Arabia joins US strikes on Iran militias in Iraq as China arms Tehran
Memphis Barker
Senior foreign correspondent
The Telegraph
Episode: Red Sea chokepoint: Houthi rebels replicate Iran’s Hormuz strategy
Lama Amine
Director of Arts at Seenaryo Charity
Seenaryo Charity
Episode: Trump’s Lebanon dilemma: Why Israel can't win this war
David Schenker
Analyst and former US diplomat
Washington Institute
Episode: US strikes Iran with B-1 Bomber as Houthis attack Saudi tankers in Red Sea
Tara Kangarlou
Global affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran
Georgetown University / Independent journalist
Episode: Trump vows to target Pickaxe Mountain & infiltration, executions and fear inside Iran

Hosts

Roland Oliphant
Host covering international reporting with a focus on conflict zones and Gulf security.
Venetia Rainey
Co-host and Middle East correspondent, contributes field reporting and analysis.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Trump derangement syndrome

    Today’s host Missed a great opportunity to have an objective report. The report started out decidedly negative dismissing the potential merit of any engagement with Syria in this terrible conflict. The reporter does not need to tell me how to think. The reporter needs to report the situation and if it’s bad for the president of the United States so be it. But an option should not be discarded just because someone who is distasteful to this particular host of the program today.. please be more ... more

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    EarnestoAuga
    United States2 months ago
  • Rather biased

    Essentially every justification they use in defense of Ukraine on this show's sister pod they fail to apply to Israel. This show is mostly a string of nebulous anti Israel polemics.

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    Procrastinate
    United States2 months ago
  • Informative, but..::

    …ditch the sneering American woman. The constant “up talk” Mean Girls-esque sarcastic tone of voice and barely disguised contempt whenever she mentions Trump is irritating, immature and off-putting. The English woman is only slightly better tbh, but she mostly keeps a lid on it

    Apple Podcasts
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    P. S. Doff
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Sober and intriguing exploration of the topic. I looked around for a good meaty, discussion on Iran and couldn't find anything decent... Until now.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dan Hilvert
    3 months ago
  • Axel Springer Clearly Impacted Tone

    Since the acquisition of the telegraph by ultra conservative german conglomerate axel springer, the tone of this show has become markedly partisan in Trump’s favor. In the first month of the war there was a lot more coverage of the incoherence of the US’s decision to enter the war and the absence of any true value system motivating american foreign policy; they mainly interviewed israeli and american military and iranian pahlavists, but asked them cogent questions that help sketch a picture of t... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    hal schrieve
    United States3 months ago

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Nato-style pact as Iran isolated
Q: What is your take on how this Hormuz framework might derail progress in the talks to reopen Hormuz?
The guest explains that much of the leverage and progress are being negotiated domestically within Iran, and any proposal that appears to reward the regime with sanctions relief or concessions could complicate political messaging and domestic legitimacy, potentially slowing or derailing efforts toward a ceasefire and resumed shipping.
Trump’s empty ‘decapitation’ threats as Ukraine and Iran wars ‘very close’ to merging
Q: How might upcoming elections in the US and Israel influence the war in the Middle East?
Elections are framed as a strategic inflection point that could constrain leaders from unilateral moves, potentially delaying aggressive actions and shaping diplomatic options, as new administrations reassess policy toward Iran and regional allies.
‘Bizarre’ Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal cuts out Trump
Q: Clarify for us what your position is on funding for Israel if you do become a US. Senator?
The speaker expresses opposition to unconditional military aid for any country, including Israel, arguing that tax dollars should prioritize domestic needs and that aid should align with international law and human rights considerations before arguing for a more selective, rule-based approach to foreign aid.
Iran's Trump assassination plot & Houthis restart Yemen war
Q: What is the current strategic significance of the Bab al-Mandab in this conflict?
It is a critical chokepoint with the potential to disrupt global shipping, and both Iran and the Houthis are exploiting it to press for concessions and redraw security guarantees in the region.
Why Trump is throwing Israel under the bus over the Iran war
Q: Is this deal likely to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz and the global economy in the near term?
The guest suggests the deal could remove Iran's chokehold on the Strait if the timeline holds, but there are significant questions about the durability, specifics of sanctions relief, and how the reconstruction funds will be used, which could undermine confidence and prolong volatility.

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This program offers deep-dive analysis on security and foreign affairs in the Middle East, with a strong focus on the Iran-US-Israel dynamic, Gulf security, and regional power plays. Episodes frequently feature on-the-ground reporting, strategic briefs, and expert interviews from think tanks and academia to unpack complex issues like naval chokepoints, sanctions, drone warfare, and diplomatic maneuvering around the Strait of Hormuz. A standout trait is the mix of seasoned foreign correspondents providing field context and high-caliber guests delivering policy and military analysis, making it a practical resource for listeners who sponsor or place guests in policy-forward, defense, or global affairs conversations. Noteworthy is the willingne... more

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2. Payam Zamani
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4. Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
5. Arthur Scott-Geddes
6. Memphis Barker
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