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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, international relations, and Middle East policy. From attacks on the Gulf to Hezbollah in 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. Every Wednesday on Battle Lines: Global Health Security they’re joined by Arthur Scott-Geddes to look at the intersection between health and security, from bioweapons to warzone diseases to frontline medicine. You can watch these episodes here. Battle Lines, a defence podcast with a wider scope and created by David Knowles, previously lived on this feed.  Don’t forget to follow and leave a review to stay updated on the latest in global conflict and foreign affairs. Battle Lines: Global Health Security is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. US seizure of Iran vessel near Strait of Hormuz leaves ceasefire in peril

    10 HR AGO

    US seizure of Iran vessel near Strait of Hormuz leaves ceasefire in peril

    Will the weekend showdown in the Strait of Hormuz collapse the US-Iran ceasefire? After Iran opened and then closed the Strait, attacked an Indian tanker and turned around ships, Donald Trump ordered the seizure of a sanctioned Iranian vessel that was attempting to pass through the US blockade. What followed was a new first for the war: shots fired at the Iranian container ship’s engine and the whole vessel taken into custody.  Retired Royal Navy commodore Steve Prest looks at how such seizures normally happen, the tricky question of what will happen to the vessel now and the long-term prospects of the Strait of Hormuz being reopened for global trade.  Plus, with the deadline for ceasefire talks in Pakistan fast approaching, Venetia Rainey looks at the signs today that talks may go ahead on Tuesday despite Iranian denials. She also explains the latest updates from Lebanon, where Hezbollah killed two Israeli soldiers over the weekend.  CONTRIBUTORS: Venetia Rainey, co-host @venetiarainey Steve Prest, ex-Royal Navy commodore @fightingsailor CONTENT REFERENCED: Akhtar Makoii: Hormuz chaos shows Iran is too fractured to speak with one voice ‘Vacate your engine room’: US Navy warns Iran ship before firing You’re firing, let me turn back: Panicked sailor pleads with Iranian attackers Israeli soldier smashes Jesus statue in face with sledgehammer Times of Israel: 26 years later, IDF restores its south Lebanon security zone — with key changes Producer: Peter Shevlin Executive Producer: Louisa Wells ► 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.

    36 min
  2. Iran ‘surrendering’ enriched uranium & why Israel-Lebanon ceasefire won't hold

    3 DAYS AGO

    Iran ‘surrendering’ enriched uranium & why Israel-Lebanon ceasefire won't hold

    Is Iran giving up its enriched uranium? US President Donald Trump says Tehran has agreed to hand over all of its “nuclear dust” - a potentially huge concession in the war. Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant discuss why this would be so significant and what might have been offered to Iran in return. They also discuss what this means for US-Iran peace talks and the latest updates from the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran said it was “completely open”.  Plus, as the separate Israel-Lebanon ceasefire comes into force today, The Telegraph’s Jerusalem correspondent Henry Bodkin and AP’s Beirut correspondent Kareem Chehayeb look at the prospect of it lasting. Kareem explains why disarming Hezbollah is desirable for many Lebanese but difficult, while Henry analyses why Israelis are feeling dejected and pessimistic about all fronts of the war.  CONTRIBUTORS: Venetia Rainey, co-host @venetiarainey Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant Henry Bodkin, Jerusalem correspondent @HenryBodkin Kareem Chehayeb, AP Beirut correspondent @chehayebk CONTENT REFERENCED: Lebanon can’t expel one Iranian. So how will it disarm Hezbollah? Lebanon peace deal in full – and how it could unravel Producer: Peter Shevlin Executive Producer: Louisa Wells ► 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.

    37 min
  3. Ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon & how Trump’s ‘toxic’ Iran war broke the European Right

    4 DAYS AGO

    Ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon & how Trump’s ‘toxic’ Iran war broke the European Right

    On today’s episode, Donald Trump wrangles the leaders of Israel and Lebanon into their first direct talks in decades. Ending the fighting in Lebanon would bring the White House’s “grand bargain” peace deal with Iran itself a step closer. But on the ground, Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah rages unabated.  While the ceasefire In Iran itself is holding, the war is remaking the political map of Europe. James Crisp, the Telegraph’s Europe editor, explains how the conflict has turned Donald Trump from populist inspiration to an electoral kiss of death for the European right, and asks whether Iran’s attempts to manipulate Western voters with Lego propaganda videos is paying off. CONTRIBUTORS: Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant James Crisp, Europe editor,  CONTENT REFERENCED:   Starmer and Macron to cut Trump out of Hormuz patrols Meloni-Trump love-in falls apart as a political affair comes to an end How Trump’s ‘toxic’ Iran war broke the European Right Producer: Peter Shevlin Executive Producer: Louisa Wells ► 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.

    43 min
  4. Trump vs Netanyahu: will Israel continue fighting if America pulls out?

    5 DAYS AGO

    Trump vs Netanyahu: will Israel continue fighting if America pulls out?

    With a tenuous ceasefire hanging in the balance, Vice President of the United States JD Vance has come out offering a ‘grand bargain’ with Iran, signalling a possible reset of ties with the Islamic Republic. Is this a shift in position? Or is it postponing the inevitable reckoning? The Telegraph's Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator David Blair gives us his take on the chances of diplomacy breaking the deadlock. Plus, Venetia Rainey talks to former Mossad analyst Sima Shine and asks what role Israel played in launching the war in the first place, and whether Netanyahu would prefer the ceasefire to fail? CONTRIBUTORS: Sophie O'Sullivan, cover-host David Blair, Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator @davidblairdt Venetia Rainey, co-host Sima Shine, a senior researcher at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies Producer: Peter Shevlin Executive Producer: Louisa Wells ► 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.

    40 min
  5. US and China on maritime 'collision course' as first ships try to pass Trump's blockade

    6 DAYS AGO

    US and China on maritime 'collision course' as first ships try to pass Trump's blockade

    America's naval blockade of Iran is meant to choke Tehran into lifting its own restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, but will it work and can it be enforced? Former Royal Navy Commander Tom Sharpe joins Roland Oliphant to explain the operational challenges.  The first day of the maritime siege has drawn vocal condemnation from  Beijing, in the latest sign of growing Chinese involvement in the crisis. Chinese officials were key to persuading Iran to accept the ceasefire. There are claims that Chinese weapons are on their way to re-stock Iranian air defences. Telegraph Asia Correspondent Allegra Mendelson explains China's role in Iran, what it wants from the war, and what would happen if an American warship dared to board a Chinese freighter.  CONTRIBUTORS: Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant Tom Sharpe, former Royal Navy Commander and Telegraph columnist @TomSharpe134 Allegra Mendelson, Asia correspondent @amendelson_ CONTENT REFERENCED: Connor Stringer and Allegra Menedelson: How China helped seal Trump’s 11th hour Iran truce Tom Sharpe: Trump’s blockade on a blockade is possible That doesn’t mean its a good idea Producer: Peter Shevlin Executive Producer: Louisa Wells ► 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.

    42 min
  6. Can Trump’s blockade break Iran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz?

    13 APR

    Can Trump’s blockade break Iran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz?

    Could Donald Trump’s naval blockade break Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz? As the shaky ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran continues to hold despite failed peace talks over the weekend, Washington is trying a new tack to end the war: barring Iran’s use of its ports. With the US Navy enforcing a blockade of the Strait as of today, Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant are joined by senior foreign correspondent Adrian Blomfield in Oman to discuss whether it could work.  Adrian also looks at the reasons behind the failure of US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan over the weekend and why there are still hopes that something positive will come of it.  Plus, Venetia and Roland discuss the latest news updates from the region, including talks between Lebanon and Israel and Trump’s spat with the Pope.  CONTRIBUTORS: Venetia Rainey, co-host @venetiarainey Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant Adrian Blomfield, senior foreign correspondent @adrianblomfield CONTENT REFERENCED: Connor Stringer: 21 hours, a dozen calls to Trump and no deal – how the peace talks fell apart Adrian Blomfield: The strategic deadlock now facing Trump and Iran Battle Lines: How MAGA Catholics won the White House Producer: Peter Shevlin Executive Producer: Louisa Wells ► 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.

    33 min
  7. Is the Iran war over or is the US just reloading?

    10 APR

    Is the Iran war over or is the US just reloading?

    Can the US and Iran broker a peace deal while Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting? All eyes are on Pakistan this weekend as US Vice President JD Vance flies to Islamabad to meet with Tehran’s negotiating team, led by Parliament speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf. But with disagreement over whether the ceasefire applies to Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz still closed, it’s not clear what progress will be made.  Meanwhile, Donald Trump is pressuring Nato to come up with a solution to the Strait - and fast. Venetia Rainey talks through the latest updates and news from across the region today.  Plus, could this ceasefire be a tactical pause to allow US forces to regroup? If you want to know America’s real intentions in the coming weeks, just watch the cargo and refuelling planes, says ex-British Army officer Robert Campbell.  He also reflects on his experiences serving in the Israeli army in southern Lebanon during the 1990s and explains why there is “no quick fix” to get rid of Hezbollah.  CONTRIBUTORS: Venetia Rainey, co-host @venetiarainey Robert Campbell, former British Army officer  CONTENT REFERENCED: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/04/10/why-the-tehran-tollbooth-will-never-work/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/09/netanyahu-fails-to-deliver-new-reality-promised-israel-iran/ Producer: Max Bower Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Listen to Iran: The Latest: YOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AMAZON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  8. Trump’s Iran ceasefire on brink of collapse & how Ukraine is helping the Gulf

    9 APR

    Trump’s Iran ceasefire on brink of collapse & how Ukraine is helping the Gulf

    Will Israel’s war to eliminate Hezbollah in Lebanon collapse the fragile US-Iran ceasefire? Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of its deal with Donald Trump by launching a massive military operation against its Lebanese proxy on Wednesday afternoon, killing more than 250 people with strikes on more than 100 targets in the space of 10 minutes. Today, Hezbollah has responded by firing a barrage of rockets at northern Israel.  Iran and Europe want Lebanon to be included in the ceasefire, but Israel and the US say it’s a separate theatre of the war. Venetia Rainey talks through the latest updates and what it could mean for the upcoming peace talks in Pakistan.  Plus, as Keir Starmer tours the Gulf, countries in the normally stable region are reeling from more than 40 days of war.  Qatar-based IISS research fellow Sascha Bruchmann and Bahraini political consultant Ahmed Alkhuzaie discuss the Gulf’s scepticism of the ceasefire, why a counter-force in the Strait of Hormuz is essential, and how Ukraine is helping tackle the Iranian drone threat.  CONTRIBUTORS: Venetia Rainey, co-host @venetiarainey Ahmed Alkhuzaie, Bahraini political consultant @AhmedAlkhuzaie Sascha Bruchmann, IISS research fellow  Producer: Max Bower Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Listen to Iran: The Latest: YOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | AMAZON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
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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, international relations, and Middle East policy. From attacks on the Gulf to Hezbollah in 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. Every Wednesday on Battle Lines: Global Health Security they’re joined by Arthur Scott-Geddes to look at the intersection between health and security, from bioweapons to warzone diseases to frontline medicine. You can watch these episodes here. Battle Lines, a defence podcast with a wider scope and created by David Knowles, previously lived on this feed.  Don’t forget to follow and leave a review to stay updated on the latest in global conflict and foreign affairs. Battle Lines: Global Health Security is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2023 - 2026
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