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Iran: The Latest

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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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The US celebrates its 250th anniversary of Independence Day on July 4th. As the nation hits this major milestone, what is the actual state of the superpower under President Donald Trump?

In this special episode, co-host and senior foreign correspond... more

The US-Iran war has paused, but it has lit a fire under an ideological civil war inside the American right. As Donald Trump prepares to mark America’s 250th birthday on July 4th, today’s episode of Iran: The Latest hosts a high-stakes foreign policy ... more

As US-Iran peace talks flounder in Qatar, stranded ship captains are taking matters into their own hands to escape the Strait of Hormuz warzone. 

On today’s episode, Roland Oliphant talks to former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe about how "free for... more

As the US and Iran meet in Qatar, the UK has unveiled £15 billion in defence spending - but is it all a giant “fudge” to avoid humiliation by Donald Trump at next week’s Nato summit? 

Announcing the Defence Investment Plan, Prime Minister Keir Starm... more

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Recent Guests

Dana Stroul
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East (2021-2023); Director of Research and Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: Iran war leaves US facing 'alarming' weapons shortage
Ahmad Sharawi
Senior research analyst specializing in the Middle East at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Trump’s radical plan for Syria to attack Hezbollah: ‘No one is on board’
Ben Hodges
Former Commander of the US Army in Europe
Washington Institute (as cited in special edition)
Episode: Israel hammers Iran after ballistic missiles attack & 100 days of war: winners and losers
Mykola Bielieskov
Research fellow at Ukraine's National Institute for Strategic Studies and senior analyst at Come Back Alive
National Institute for Strategic Studies; Come Back Alive
Episode: Iran’s drones have reshaped warfare. Can the US catch up?
Peter Lee
Co-director of the Centre for Defence, Risk and Resilience at the University of Portsmouth; author on Britain's drone wars; former RAF chaplain
University of Portsmouth
Episode: Iran’s drones have reshaped warfare. Can the US catch up?
Shashank Joshi
Analyst, Inside Defense Podcast contributor
The Economist/Inside Defense
Episode: The secret US operation defying Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
Alex Younger
Former head of MI6 (SIS)
MI6
Episode: The secret US operation defying Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
Maziar Bahari
Founder of Iran Wire, Iranian journalist
Iran Wire
Episode: Iran strikes Kuwait airport after US bombs Qeshm Island & why the World Cup’s timing matters for the war
Jan Egeland
Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (humanitarian aid)
Norwegian Refugee Council
Episode: What Trump's angry call with Netanyahu means for the Iran war

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 1.1k ratings
  • 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
    2 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
    3
    hal schrieve
    United States2 months ago
  • Impressive stuff

    Solid reporting almost every day. And on the other days they have highly informed guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thisnut
    Canada2 months ago
  • Much better and...

    Great show. More up to date info than others. Venetia, please slow down your speech and build empathic relationships with your guests. You can be short. Love carols d

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Marsheagle
    United States2 months ago
  • Balanced Perspective (?)

    Continue to find this podcast highly informative and broad ranging. My one disquiet - as typified by the Sanam Vakil (SV) interview in the latest episode - is that this podcast, like virtually all of the mainstream Western commentary, has a substantially higher engagement with the ‘It’s all going wrong for Trump’ narrative than it’s converse. Hence, the dialogue with SV authoritatively highlighted the challenges whilst either downplaying, or simply not considering, the fact(s) that: 1. the US (a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morrimark95
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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4-2 to Iran: Trump’s peace deal proves the US lost the war
Q: What about Iran's nuclear program and downgrading the enriched uranium?
The line of the agreement allows for downblending of the 60% enriched uranium as a minimum methodology, while maintaining the current status quo of enrichment limits, creating a fragile balance that may require ongoing negotiations to resolve.
4-2 to Iran: Trump’s peace deal proves the US lost the war
Q: What happens to sanctions and the oil market after the MOU?
The MOU promises waivers and the potential easing of sanctions, including oil-related restrictions, but many of these measures are tied to the eventual final agreement and implementation, making immediate relief partial and conditional.
Iran strikes Kuwait airport after US bombs Qeshm Island & why the World Cup’s timing matters for the war
Q: Where do you see the war right now and what are its implications for ordinary Iranians?
Bahari explains that Iran is under severe domestic strain with economic misery, internet shutdowns, and a regime focused on survival; while the US and Israel are pursuing strategic aims, ordinary Iranians face sustained repression and economic hardship regardless of the war's formal status.
Iran strikes Kuwait airport after US bombs Qeshm Island & why the World Cup’s timing matters for the war
Q: Just tell us a little about yourself and Iran Wire.
Maziar Bahari describes founding Iran Wire to connect citizen journalists inside Iran with reporters abroad, emphasizing impartial reporting, risk to insiders, and the objective of highlighting ordinary Iranians and human rights during wartime.
Trump lifts Hormuz naval blockade & inside Iran’s ‘idiot’ proxy army
Q: What is the human profile of the people who comprise these militias and what motivates them to join?
They are largely rural, poorer, and motivated by salaries; many are illiterate or barely educated, join because of economic necessity, and the leadership uses patronage to maintain loyalty and control.

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

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. Ahmad Sharawi
3. Ben Hodges
4. Mykola Bielieskov
5. Peter Lee
6. Shashank Joshi
7. Alex Younger
8. Maziar Bahari

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