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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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In the wake of an attack on a British military base in Cyprus, the UK has said it will send an extra warship to the region. Does this make Britain militarily involved in America and Israel’s war against Iran? Or was that already true after Prime Mini... more

Battle Lines is now Iran: The Latest! Roland and Venetia are going to be covering the new conflict every day for the weeks to come, bringing you the best of The Telegraph’s reporting from around the world and exclusive interviews with world-class exp... more

Iran's leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in an Israeli and US strike on Saturday morning, kicking off a major war that has since expanded to the entire Middle East.

On day three of the conflict, Venetia and Roland run through the big updates, in... more

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The US and Israel have launched what President Donald Trump has described as "major combat operations" to try to bring about the end of the Iranian regime.

In this bonus episode, Roland and Venetia look at what we know so far - from Trump’s speech t... more

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Recent Guests

Maryam Mazrooei
Iranian journalist and war photographer, forced to flee Iran after being imprisoned during protests.
Episode: Trump’s Iran plan: 'kick the door in' and hit the regime where it hurts
Dr. Gemma Bowsher
Senior Research Associate for the Centre for Conflict and Health Research
Kings College London
Episode: Frog poison, tear gas and Novichok: Inside Russia’s chemical weapons programme
Phil Lockwood
Director of International for Stark, a German startup building AI-enabled loitering munitions and unmanned surface vehicles.
Stark
Episode: North Korea 'names' 13-year-old nuclear heiress & inside Europe’s race to rearm
Dr. Edward Howell
Lecturer in international relations at the University of Oxford, specializing in North Korean politics.
University of Oxford
Episode: North Korea 'names' 13-year-old nuclear heiress & inside Europe’s race to rearm
Kevin Melton
Former USAID official, CEO of PAX Strategies
PAX Strategies
Episode: Trump’s 9 million death gamble: One year since he axed USAID
Matthew Bunn
Professor of the Practice of Energy, National Security and Foreign Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: 'No limits': Russia, China and US enter new nuclear arms race
Oriana Schuyler Mastro
Director of the Indo-Pacific Policy Lab at Stanford University
Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
Episode: Nuclear secrets leak or paranoia? Why Xi really purged China’s top general
Dr. Burcu Ozcelik
Senior research fellow for Middle East Security at the Royal United Services Institute and an expert on Kurdish identity.
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: America's Kurdish betrayal: has ISIS been given a second chance?
David Blair
Chief foreign commentator at The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Episode: 'The old world order is dead': Trump, Canada and the battle for the West

Hosts

Venetia Rainey
Co-host who brings expert insights and analysis to discussions on defense and foreign affairs, focusing on health security intersections.
Roland Oliphant
Co-host providing reporting and analysis from volatile regions, emphasizing global security and current affairs.
Arthur Scott-Geddes
Co-host specializing in health security issues, contributing to discussions on the nexus between health and international conflict.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 870 ratings
  • GAZA & Elder? The LA riots (the most recent ones)

    Six months on and I sense you’ve made a change (no doubt I’ve shifted too, but that’s not always easy to see in ourselves). Anyway, I feel the podcast has become more balanced. Which is great. Well done.

    What were James Elder’s comments about Israeli children on 7,8,9,10… etc October? Did he go and watch the IDF compilation video of Hamas and Palestinian Gazan civilian atrocities committed against Israelis and their children? Please play his heartfelt the podcast has become of the Israeli child... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vikidore
    South Africa2 months ago
  • Battle Lies

    Pro-Hamas, anti-Israel, anti-American. It’s a shame as they get great guests but this podcast is massively biased against the West.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Darold Gherkin
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A show of high quality and relevance

    If you care about the battle lines forming around the world, this pod is made for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    radfjord
    Canada2 months ago
  • Very informative

    If you really want to get behind the headlines and dig into the detail of conflicts around the world, ‘Battle Lines’ is the podcast for you. Well researched, well presented, and very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Picture Man
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great podcast.

    Goes great with Ukraine the latest. Polished experienced team. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jacks18343
    Canada2 months ago

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Trump’s 9 million death gamble: One year since he axed USAID
Q: Do you think the US saw that as being in US interests?
The US viewed peace and stability as critical for national security and economic interests, which justified investing in aid.
Frog poison, tear gas and Novichok: Inside Russia’s chemical weapons programme
Q: What does the use of this new poison signify about Russia's chemical weapons program?
It indicates that Russia continues to develop new agents, demonstrating their willingness to use deadly force through innovative methods.
Frog poison, tear gas and Novichok: Inside Russia’s chemical weapons programme
Q: Can you speak about how the UK and European countries proved that this poison had been used?
Samples were obtained through opposition groups in Russia, and their analysis revealed that the compound matched the poison used on Navalny.
North Korea 'names' 13-year-old nuclear heiress & inside Europe’s race to rearm
Q: What do we know about Kim Ju-ae's potential as a successor?
Kim Ju-ae is increasingly seen as a likely heir due to her public appearances and familial ties, but there's skepticism regarding the practical implications of her age and political context.
Trump’s Iran plan: 'kick the door in' and hit the regime where it hurts
Q: Do you think the people you know would welcome or oppose an American military attack now?
Maryam believes most Iranians are more fearful of the regime's survival than the fear of war.

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Expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting from volatile regions around the world are the hallmarks of this insightful podcast focused on defense, security, and foreign affairs. Led by veteran foreign correspondents, the show engages with pressing global issues such as tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the complexities of the Israel-Gaza situation, and the implications of Chinese and Indian military actions. Episodes feature prominent guests who share unique perspectives, allowing listeners to grasp not just the current affairs but the intricate geopolitical dynamics at play.

The podcast distinguishes itself with its in-depth exploration of the intersection between global health and security, a unique facet that addresses the implic... more

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2. Dr. Gemma Bowsher
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4. Dr. Edward Howell
5. Kevin Melton
6. Matthew Bunn
7. Oriana Schuyler Mastro
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