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Iran: The Latest

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Iran
United States
Strait Of Hormuz
China
Russia
Israel
Donald Trump
Ukraine
NATO
Lebanon
Gaza
Global Health Security
Venezuela
Iran War
Houthis
National Security
Myanmar
Hezbollah
Syria
Civilian Casualties

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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Donald Trump has told reporters at the UN General Assembly he faces a critical decision: strike a deal with Tehran or "annihilate the Islamic Republic," while Masoud Pezeshkian insists Iran’s nuclear program will proceed.

On today’s episode of Iran:... more

Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he is deciding between a fresh agreement with Iran and driving the regime “into hell”, after Tehran reportedly offered a seven-day deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade.

On t... more

A Houthi ballistic missile struck an Aramco jet-fuel depot near Riyadh’s international airport, a major escalation in the war between Yemen’s Iran-backed militants and Saudi Arabia.  

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

Donald Trump has once again threatened to "annihilate" the Iranian regime, saying he faces a major decision on how to proceed with the Iran war but will consult with his Gulf allies at the UN General Assembly next week first. 

On today’s episode of ... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Hodges
Former Commanding General of the US Army in Europe
U.S. Army
Episode: US Gen Ben Hodges: Trump’s Houthi Red Sea crisis, Pentagon chaos and 9/11’s legacy
Charlene Silvin
MSF project coordinator
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Episode: Iran’s Houthis seize key Red Sea port as $100 oil threatens global economy
Nikolay Kozhanov
Associate Research Professor at the Gulf Studies Center of Qatar University; expert on Russian foreign policy in the Middle East
Qatar University
Episode: Iran captures US submarine drone & how Russia supercharges Iran’s weapons
David Patrikarakos
Journalist and author of Nuclear Iran, The Birth of an Atomic State
Author/Journalist
Episode: Iran uses new missile to target US warships as UK sanctions Israel settlements
Poppy Wood
Correspondent, Washington Bureau
The Telegraph
Episode: Trump facing midterms nightmare as approval ratings plunge over Iran war
Ben Smith
Correspondent, Washington Bureau
The Telegraph
Episode: Trump facing midterms nightmare as approval ratings plunge over Iran war
Joe Bennett
Son of Lindsay Foreman and Craig Foreman, British couple detained in Iran
Private individual
Episode: Iran hostage crisis: 'My mum was in Evin prison when Israel bombed it'
Steve Tsang
Director of the SOAS China Institute; co-author of China's Global Strategy Under Xi Jinping
SOAS, University of London
Episode: US strikes IRGC bases & what the Iran war means for China invading Taiwan
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Historian and author of The Cauldron, The Making of the Modern Middle East
Author, Historian
Episode: Simon Sebag-Montefiore on the Iran war: Trump’s mistakes, Israel’s overreach and the end of the ‘Middle East’

Hosts

Venetia Rainey
Host of Iran The Latest
Roland Oliphant
Host of Iran The Latest

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Informative

    These cats really hit the jackpot on this podcast. Like everyday there’s something nuts that happens. We’re back in a hot war boys! Let’s do this! Yee-haw!

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    Johnny jagoaf
    United States25 days ago
  • Getting progressively more bias

    This started off really well but now is incredibly bias against the USA & Israel. I am not Trump’s greatest fan, but I am fairly sure that balance of power lies in America’s gift.

    Iran’s economy is on the brink of collapse but you’d never understand this from the commentary on this show.

    Most of the guests seem to be pro Iran, now.

    The guy tonight seems to have zero qualifications to speak about this subject, but has a strong hatred towards America.

    The combination of these two entities, mak... more

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    Charlie XXRG
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • They could be journalists-but mostly propaganda

    The telegraph has a lot of resources, and the potential to be a truly great journalistic product. Unfortunately, you only have to listen for about 30 seconds to detect the extreme pro-totalitarian anti-democracy nature of their coverage.

    These are leftists who find little to no fault with the anti-democratic forces of the world, and focus all of their biased propaganda-like reporting on attacking the United States and other democracies.

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    David Sander
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great and week

    A well done podcast until they dip into editorial opinion.

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    villans of Rose
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ok, different perspectives.

    Generally good but we gotta moderate some of these people. The woman on 19 Aug who gave 10 minutes of disclaimers of how she couldn’t speak for all 90 million Iranians. Just shut up and answer the question. Why tolerate such bloviated responses?

    Apple Podcasts
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    RaylanGivens90210
    United Statesa month ago

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Heavy on geopolitical context and security analysis
Some listeners perceive a shift toward editorializing in certain episodes
Can be dense but very insightful for policy and risk professionals
Balanced and informative coverage with strong guest expertise

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Iran hostage crisis: 'My mum was in Evin prison when Israel bombed it'
Q: What is your response to the Foreign Office's travel advisory and the decision to detain British nationals who entered Iran with visas and approvals?
Acknowledgment that the advisory was prudent, but insistence that bad risk assessment does not justify a decade-long prison sentence or due process being undermined; argues for accountability and adherence to international norms regardless of risk.
Iran uses new missile to target US warships as UK sanctions Israel settlements
Q: What do you make of it all?
The guests agree that Iran remains willing to escalate, using missiles and possibly targeting US warships, while also signaling through doctrine and rhetoric that it will respond to perceived threats with increased military capability.
US strikes IRGC bases & what the Iran war means for China invading Taiwan
Q: Specifically with Iran, what has China been doing to support Iran through this conflict and what has it not been doing?
The discussion notes that China has supplied Iran with weapons in some reports, contributed satellite imagery for targeting, and engaged in energy and economic cooperation, but remains cautious about provoking a broader conflict with the United States, balancing neutrality with pragmatic backing.
US strikes IRGC bases & what the Iran war means for China invading Taiwan
Q: Can you talk us through China's strategy with global forums like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and what tangible support it's offering to countries like Iran?
Tsang explains that China uses the UN-centric and SCO framework to promote a Sinocentric order, provide political backing to Iran, and offer economic and strategic support, all while maintaining a posture of careful neutrality that still favors its strategic interests and reduces exposure to secondary sanctions from the US.
US strikes IRGC bases & what the Iran war means for China invading Taiwan
Q: Steve, I just want to start with quite a broad question. I want you to take us inside the head of Xi, someone you know better than most other people.
Tsang describes Xi as a forward planner who seeks to reshape the international order through the 'democratization' of relations, leveraging the Global South and multilateral forums like the SCO, while preparing for a long-term horizon that centers China's preeminence and strategic patience around Taiwan.

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What is Iran: The Latest about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program delivers in-depth analysis on security and geopolitics in the Middle East, with a focus on Iran, US policy, allied regional dynamics, and maritime flashpoints. Episodes frequently feature long-form interviews with regional experts and on-the-ground reporting from correspondents, offering practical context on deterrence, sanctions, and strategic chokepoints like Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab. A notable strength is its ability to blend tactical military insight with broader political diplomacy, often centering risk assessment and scenario planning for policymakers, defense teams, and corporate partners evaluating geopolitical exposure. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want rigorous, evidence-based discussion and access to... more

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