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Iran: The Latest

Iran: The Latest

The Telegraph

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, international relations, and Middle East policy.


From attacks on the Gulf to Hezbollahin Lebanon to the Houthis in Yemen to the threat of nuclear escalation, stay informed with the best of The Telegraph’s Middle East coverage in one place. As the geopolitical landscape shifts, subscribe for essential updates on the security shifts defining our global future.


Battle Lines, a defence podcast with a wider scope and created by David Knowles, previously lived on this feed. 


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412 - Trump digs in on Iran blockade & how to defeat Yemen’s ‘evil’ Houthis
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  • 412 - Trump digs in on Iran blockade & how to defeat Yemen’s ‘evil’ Houthis

    Donald Trump is digging in on the blockade of Iranian ports, making it clear to negotiators that the US will not budge without major concessions on Iran’s nuclear program.


    On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant speaks to Michael Knights, a military historian and security consultant who has spent time in Yemen and the wider region, about news of talks to end the war and the rationale behind Trump’s stance on the Strait of Hormuz.


    They also discuss why the Houthis are winning in Yemen - and how to stop them. Michael explains how a heavily funded, Western-trained Saudi military failed to stop the Iran-backed insurgent force, the importance of the UAE’s absence, and why growing ties between the Houthis and Somalia's Al-Shabaab threaten the Red Sea chokepoint.


    Plus, confusion reigns after the US says a “foreign actor” was involved in the incident at UK airbase RAF Fairford and Trump says the suspects shouldn’t have been released on bail.


    Highlights

    Trump digs in on Iran blockade over Strait of HormuzHow the Houthis outmaneuvered Saudi Arabia in Yemen


    CONTRIBUTORS:

    Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

    Michael Knights, military historian and head of research Horizon Engage @Mikeknightsiraq


    WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk


    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    RAF base terror plot ‘clearly involved’ foreign actor, claims Rubio

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/28/donald-trump-raf-fairford-terror-suspects-bailed-police/

    RAF plot ‘may have been a dry run’

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/29/raf-fairford-plot-may-have-been-a-dry-run/

    Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zouba: A new terrorist axis has arisen, covering both sides of the Red Sea

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/29/a-new-terrorist-axis-has-arisen-red-sea/


    Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026

    Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026

    Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026

    The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026


    Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower

    Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

    Studio Operator: Andy Watson

    Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey


    ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor

    ► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk

    ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/

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    Tue, 29 Sep 2026 - 43min
  • 411 - ‘Bomb plot’ foiled at UK RAF Fairford base housing US Iran bombers

    Police in the UK are investigating alleged Iranian links to a suspected bomb plot to attack RAF Fairford, the main base for US bombers during the Iran war. Donald Trump says the suspects intended “big damage”.


    On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey talks to crime correspondent Will Bolton about the latest news of the massive security breach, including how a local farmer foiled the alleged plot last-minute and led to the arrest of five British men, since released on bail.


    Plus, Trump rejects Iran’s proposal for a ceasefire, Tehran warns it is ready for a “doomsday war” if bombing resumes after the midterms, eight US Marines are revealed to have been injured by a missile in the Strait of Hormuz, and global diesel supplies dry up.


    Highlights

    Trump says ‘bomb plot’ suspects planned ‘big damage’ to UK base for Iran bombersIran 'ready for doomsday war' after Trump rejects 7-day Strait of Hormuz deal


    CONTRIBUTORS:

    Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

    Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

    Will Bolton, crime correspondent @WillBoltons


    WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk


    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    RAF base terror suspects are British nationals

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/28/raf-terror-suspects-british-nationals/

    Iran’s terrifying global campaign of revenge – and how it targets enemies

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/27/irans-terrifying-revenge-countries-that-oppose-it/

    Face-to-face with ‘bomb plotters’: Farmer tells of 999 call after stumbling on masked men

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/27/villager-999-call-masked-men-raf-fairford-counter-terror/

    Why the world is ‘freaking out’ about diesel

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/09/21/diesel-crisis-world-racing-towards-a-fuel-cliff-edge/

    Lloyd’s List: Iran’s ship attacks show strategy of disruption not discrimination

    https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1158552/The-week-in-charts-Irans-ship-attacks-show-strategy-of-disruption-not-discrimination--Abu-Dhabi-emerges-as-container-shippings-Hormuz-shuttle-operator


    Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026

    Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026

    Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026

    The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026


    Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower

    Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

    Studio Operator: Andy Watson

    Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey


    ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor

    ► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk

    ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/

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    Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 38min
  • 410 - Iran offers a truce as China plays the long game

    As Chinese leader Xi Jinping concludes his three-day state visit to Washington, Beijing’s incremental support of Tehran threatens to undermine Donald Trump’s pressure campaign.


    On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, host Sophia Yan speaks with China military expert Meia Nouwens to break down Beijing’s strategic calculus in the Middle East, how China benefits from the US getting bogged down in a regional war, and preparations for potential future wartime chokepoints in the Strait of Malacca.


    Plus, Iran-backed Houthi strikes hit Saudi Arabia’s state-owned Aramco facilities, driving up crude oil prices and prompting an emergency meeting amongst Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani military chiefs. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi proposes a seven-day truce to Washington, demanding a halt to all hostilities, $12 billion in frozen assets to be released and an end to the US naval blockade – pre-conditions to reopen Hormuz.


    Highlights

    China expands its military to gain advantage over information and data warfare How war in the Middle East might expose new chokepoints in the Malacca Strait

    CONTRIBUTORS:

    Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan

    Meia Nouwens, senior fellow and China military expert, International Institute for Strategic Studies, @MeiaNouwens


    WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk

    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Miliband warns Iran: Britain will not tolerate intimidation https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/25/ed-miliband-iran-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi/

    Iran’s supreme leader is alive, president insists https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/25/iran-supreme-leader-alive-mojtaba-khamenei-pezeshkian/


    Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026

    Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026

    Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026

    The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026


    Audio Producer: Max Bower

    Video Producer: Peter Shevlin

    Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

    Studio Operator: Andy Watson

    Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey


    ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor

    ► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk

    ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/

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    Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 38min
  • 409 - Iran threatens to expand war to Indian Ocean and inside the diplomatic deadlock at UNGA

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took to the UN stage in mourning attire to deliver a defiant message to Washington: Tehran will “never bow or bend the knee” to US bullying.


    On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant speaks to US Correspondent Iona Cleave, who is based in New York, reporting on the ongoing UN General Assembly. Iona shares her insight into what the atmosphere is like in the UN headquarters. They unpack Pezeshkian’s high-stakes address, the escalating diplomatic rhetoric, and why hardline factions in Tehran are already moving to impeach Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, for holding talks with the US.


    Meanwhile, an advisor to Mojtaba Khamenei threatens to expand the conflict into the Indian Ocean as new US secondary sanctions force regional airlines in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Oman to halt flights into Iran.


    Plus, as Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a high-stakes summit with Donald Trump, secret customs data reveals China is fuelling Tehran's missile program with illicit dual-use component shipments.


    Highlights

    Analysis of Pezeshkian’s speech at the UN General AssemblyChina’s dual-use military shipments to Iran exposed


    CONTRIBUTORS:

    Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

    Iona Cleave, US correspondent @cleaveiona


    WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk

    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Americans walk out of Iranian president’s UN speech https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/23/americans-storm-out-iranian-president-un-speech-gaza-israel/?recomm_id=106ef4bb-f257-4fa3-89da-68cbbdb00767

    Zelensky lashes out at EU https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/23/kremlin-accuses-burnham-of-stoking-anti-russian-sentiment/?recomm_id=106ef4bb-f257-4fa3-89da-68cbbdb00767

    Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/09/23/trump-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-xi-jinping-in-washinghton-dc/?recomm_id=fd4833ca-a0e2-4b41-b42a-fe28efe2b5cc


    Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026

    Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026

    Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026

    The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026


    Audio Producer: Peter Shevlin

    Video Producer: Max Bower

    Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

    Studio Operator: Andy Watson

    Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey


    ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor

    ► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk

    ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/

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    Thu, 24 Sep 2026 - 30min
  • 408 - Iran vows 'crushing blows' against US as China’s secret nuclear expansion revealed

    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: The Latest Sophia Yan and Roland Oliphant examine the escalating military picture across the Red Sea and the high-stakes diplomacy in New York. As Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian takes the UN stage, Iranian forces warn they are prepared to deliver "crushing blows" against US threats. Meanwhile, AP reports reveal Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisers are directly guiding Houthi forces on the ground in Yemen.


    Plus, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Washington today for a high-profile state visit, geospatial intelligence analyst Renny Babiarz breaks down a Telegraph investigation into Xi’s secret expansion of seven nuclear weapons sites across China and what Beijing's ‘breathtaking’ nuclear breakout means for global security.


    Highlights

    Pezeshkian demands ‘no limitations’ to the expansion of Iran’s nuclear capabilitiesExpert on geospatial intelligence warns of the ‘breathtaking scale’ of China’s secret nuclear expansion


    CONTRIBUTORS:

    Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

    Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan

    Renny Babiarz, geospatial intelligence analyst and vice president at AllSourceAnalysis @RennyBabiarz

    WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk


    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Revealed: Xi's nuclear weapons expansion at seven secret sites https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/china-secret-nuclear-weapon-sites-xi/

    Trump is making a fool of himself over Iran https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/22/trump-making-fool-of-himself-over-iran/


    Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026

    Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026

    Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026

    The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026


    Audio Producer: Peter Shevlin

    Video Producer: Max Bower

    Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

    Studio Operator: Andy Watson

    Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey


    ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor

    ► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk

    ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 34min
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