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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.
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Épisodes 447
How Iran’s constant Gulf strikes ended the US security umbrella
‘The Iran war has ended the American national security umbrella for the Gulf.’On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Roland Oliphant is joined by veteran CNN journalist and author Peter Bergen to break down …
Notes de l’épisode
‘The Iran war has ended the American national security umbrella for the Gulf.’
On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Roland Oliphant is joined by veteran CNN journalist and author Peter Bergen to break down why the US remains locked in endless Middle East wars and how Donald Trump fell into the same trap as his predecessors. He explains what the US has got right and wrong during 25 years of war in the Middle East, the subject of his new book, All the Presidents’ Wars.
Bergen explains how Iran’s missile strikes across the Gulf - including a claimed new one against a radar system in Bahrain - has shattered America’s security umbrella, forcing Arab allies to cut side deals with Tehran and pivot toward China. He also talks about what it was like meeting Osama bin Laden, how 9/11 dramatically expanded American presidential powers, and the oft-overlooked role of Saudi Arabia in global terrorism.
Plus: Donald Trump publicly orders Vice President JD Vance to step away from the Iran war file and two Iranian spies are charged under the British National Security Act for the first time.
Highlights
- Iran targets Bahrain: ‘The US-Gulf security umbrella is over’
- Peter Bergen on why American presidents keep waging war in the Middle East
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Peter Bergen, CNN journalist and author of All the Presidents’ Wars @peterbergencnn
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump tells Vance to stand down on Iran
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2026/11/12/trump-rebuffs-vance-over-iran-war-blame-game/
All the Presidents’ Wars
https://www.peterbergen.com/all-the-presidents-wars/
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Iran bombs Oman & why Tehran's impossible demands mean endless war
Iran has bombed Oman’s Didamar Island in a bid to disrupt Gulf oil shipping, as fierce nightly battles rage with the US for control of the Strait of Hormuz.On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland …
Notes de l’épisode
Iran has bombed Oman’s Didamar Island in a bid to disrupt Gulf oil shipping, as fierce nightly battles rage with the US for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant and Sophia Yan are joined by Professor Ali Ansari, professor of Iranian History at the University of St Andrews, to examine how the US naval blockade is choking Iran's economy and how Tehran is responding.
He discusses each side’s pain thresholds and argues that while Donald Trump may be hurting, Iran has far from won the war. He also explains why Tehran’s refusal to give up on its totemic issue of enriching uranium means a diplomatic deal with America - under Democrats or Republicans - remains out of reach and conflict with Israel is inevitable.
Plus, President Masoud Pezeshkian demands war reparations, a listener shares his first-hand account of fleeing Tehran during the 12-day war, and what the Persian Shahnameh epic poem tells us about Iranian hubris.
Highlights
- Iran bombs Oman as US fights to maintain Strait of Hormuz blockade
- Why Tehran's impossible demands mean endless war
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan
Ali Ansari, professor University of St Andrews @aa51_ansari
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Tom Sharpe: It looks as though the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will become permanent
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11/12/strait-hormuz-iran-war-trump-us-navy-missiles-strikes/
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Iran unveils underground ‘Missile City’ after US evacuates second RAF base
Tehran has unveiled an enormous subterranean missile complex, with the IRGC claiming that it is ready for strikes from the US or Israel and will escalate the war beyond the Middle East if Iran is bombed by …
Notes de l’épisode
Tehran has unveiled an enormous subterranean missile complex, with the IRGC claiming that it is ready for strikes from the US or Israel and will escalate the war beyond the Middle East if Iran is bombed by Donald Trump.
In today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey is joined by Chatham House’s MENA director Sanam Vakil to examine the messaging behind the extraordinary video and what it tells us about the direction of the war and the militarisation of Iran. They discuss the likelihood of strikes versus peace talks and why Gulf states are forming an integrated military command in Kuwait to make themselves less reliant on America.
Plus, an Iranian-Iraqi national is accused of orchestrating the UK RAF Fairford plot from behind bars in New York, US planes are evacuated from a second UK airbase RAF Mildenhall, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth narrowly dodges impeachment over the Iran war - for now.
Highlights
- Iran unveils underground ‘Missile City’ with long-range weapons
- Gulf states form an integrated military command in Kuwait
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Sanam Vakil, MENA director Chatham House @SanamVakil
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Iran unveils new ‘missile city’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/11/10/iran-unveils-new-missile-city/
RAF Fairford organiser ‘directed terror attacks on FaceTime’
Richard Kemp: Britain is overrun with Iranian agents. No wonder America won’t keep its planes here
Houthis mobilise forces to take control of Yemen,
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/11/11/houthis-mobilise-forces-to-take-control-of-yemen/
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Iran war is over, says Trump, as US prises open Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has declared the war with Iran “effectively over,” claiming Middle East allies are protected and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively open. Tehran says talk of a deal is all “fake news”.On today’s …
Notes de l’épisode
Donald Trump has declared the war with Iran “effectively over,” claiming Middle East allies are protected and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively open. Tehran says talk of a deal is all “fake news”.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant is joined by former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe to analyse the gulf between White House claims and the reality on the water. Tom unpacks why the arrival of a third aircraft carrier could signal a wave of post-midterm "victory strikes," and explains how dangerous tanker shuttle runs and autonomous escorts are really keeping oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. It comes as Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth vows he would do the Iran war all over again if he had to despite facing impeachment.
Plus, the US military scrambles aircraft away from another UK base - RAF Mildenhall - amid Iranian threats, the Houthis step up their offensive to capture the Yemeni city of Taiz, and France blames Iran’s elite cyber unit for hacking supermarket fridges.
Highlights
- Trump says Iran war is over as US prises open Strait of Hormuz
- Why American ‘victory strikes’ may still be on the cards
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Tom Sharpe, former Royal Navy commander @TomSharpe134
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
US pulls aircraft from British base ‘after Iran threat’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11/10/us-evacuated-aircraft-uk-raf-mildenhall-iran-threat/
Iran’s elite hacking cell that left France hungry
‘I’d do it all again tomorrow’: Defiant Hegseth to fight impeachment
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/11/10/pete-hegseth-to-fight-congress-impeachment/
The shadow war has a new target: You
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11/11/how-the-shadow-war-is-coming-for-you/
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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US blockades Iran’s borders as China and Russia rearm Tehran
The US military has bombed Qeshm Island again and launched Operation Iron Gate - an ambitious land blockade designed to sever Iran’s resupply corridors with Russia and China. On today’s episode of Iran: the …
Notes de l’épisode
The US military has bombed Qeshm Island again and launched Operation Iron Gate - an ambitious land blockade designed to sever Iran’s resupply corridors with Russia and China.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey is joined by Jonathan Hackett, retired US Marine Corps counterintelligence agent and author of 'Iran’s Shadow Weapons', to analyse whether Centcom’s latest moves are enough to isolate the IRGC. They delve into how exactly Beijing and Moscow are propping up Tehran, from targeting assistance to potential S-400 air defence batteries to missiles parts for the Houthis in Yemen.
Donald Trump insists renewed strikes are "highly unlikely" but has assembled three aircraft carriers in the Middle East. Jonathan outlines three things to watch in the coming weeks to assess whether strikes are about to restart.
Plus, will Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu lash out as he faces the prospect of losing power to rival Gadi Eisenkot? Jonathan explains why despite being cornered, Bibi cannot go it alone due to a lack of air defences.
Highlights
- US blockades Iran’s borders as China and Russia rearm Tehran
- Trump bombs Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Jonathan Hackett, ex-US Marine Corps counterintelligence agent @jonathanhackett
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russia in talks to supply advanced missiles to Iran
Houthi missile debris smashes into Saudi skyscraper
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/11/08/houthi-missile-smashes-saudi-skyscraper/
‘We’re not done with Iran’, warns Israel
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11/08/nuclear-pickaxe-mountain-qatar-netanyahu-facilities/
Four reasons why ousting Netanyahu could get ugly
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/11/08/four-reasons-why-ousting-netanyahu-could-get-ugly/
China is helping the Houthis in order to spite the US
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/17/china-helping-houthis-in-order-to-spite-the-us/
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Iran rebuilds missile sites as Trump’s war cabinet falls apart
Iran is rebuilding its bombed-out missile sites at the same time as dangling a nuclear offer in front of Donald Trump, as the US president weighs whether to restart strikes alongside Israel.On today’s episode …
Notes de l’épisode
Iran is rebuilding its bombed-out missile sites at the same time as dangling a nuclear offer in front of Donald Trump, as the US president weighs whether to restart strikes alongside Israel.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to Iranian-American analyst Holly Dagres from the Washington Institute about the moods in Washington and Tehran in the wake of the Republican’s crushing midterms defeat and how it could lead to miscalculation on both sides.
The IRGC vows it will target Europe if the war restarts - but Holly argues that Tehran’s maximalist peace demands and Trump’s lack of patience means the war is likely to restart.
Plus, talk of Pete Hegseth or Marco Rubio being sacked over the war’s failures, documents reveal Russia agreed to give Tehran 90 advanced guided missile launchers, and why anti-regime protests in Iran remain unlikely despite historic hyperinflation and mass executions.
Highlights
- Trump threatens to destroy Iran as IRGC rebuilds missile sites
- US war cabinet crumbles as Hegseth fights for his job
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Holly Dagres, senior fellow Washington Institute @hdagres
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Defiant Hegseth vows to finish Iran war
Charting how Iran drove Trump and Vance apart
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/11/06/charting-trump-vance-iran/
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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‘Beirut is where the US-Israel-Iran war really began’ | Kim Ghattas on the Middle East conflict
‘This is where the US-Israel-Iran war really began’On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to veteran Middle East journalist Kim Ghattas about Donald Trump’s stunning US midterm election …
Notes de l’épisode
‘This is where the US-Israel-Iran war really began’
On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to veteran Middle East journalist Kim Ghattas about Donald Trump’s stunning US midterm election losses, JD Vance demanding an end to the Iran war, and what it all means for the likelihood of American and Israeli strikes in the coming weeks.
Kim talks about how her new book, The Best Kind of American, looks at the origins of the US-Israel-Iran relationship, born in the crucible of 1980s war-torn Beirut. She explains why even as the IRGC openly celebrates the Republicans losing the Senate and House of Representatives, Iran’s economy remains weak and the regime does not want to return to all-out war.
Plus, why Israel’s future relationship with the US is more secure than it seems, how Iran uses the Houthis to target Saudi Arabia, and why hostage taking and kidnapping could soon be on the rise.
Highlights
- Vance revolts over US-Iran war after midterms defeat. Will Israel go it alone?
- Journalist Kim Ghattas on the real origins of the war
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Kim Ghattas, journalist and author The Best Kind of American @KimGhattas
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Vance ready to take Trump’s crown after midterms humbling
Vance breaks ranks with Trump over election catastrophe
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2026/11/04/vance-clashes-trump-midterms-election-catastrophe-iran-war/
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Iran threatens ‘nightmare’ if Trump launches attack after midterms bloodbath
The 2026 US midterms results are in: Donald Trump’s Republican Party has suffered a devastating defeat, losing both the House and the Senate amid voter fury over high fuel prices caused by the Iran war. In …
Notes de l’épisode
The 2026 US midterms results are in: Donald Trump’s Republican Party has suffered a devastating defeat, losing both the House and the Senate amid voter fury over high fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
In today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey and Sophia Yan break down how the elections have changed the Congress map, from Texas’s flip to Abdul el-Sayed’s Michigan win. Along with guest Leo Shane, Politico’s defence correspondent, they ask what the midterm results mean for Trump and his foreign policy. The president has insisted future attacks against Iran remain on the table if they don’t strike a nuclear deal, but Tehran has warned that a return to full combat operations will be met with a “Nightmare” - will he be chastened or unleashed? And what does it mean for other countries in Trump’s sights such as Ukraine, Venezuela and Cuba?
Plus, the looming battle over the Pentagon’s budget, will Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth face impeachment and Trump's shock announcement to halt military aid to Israel.
Highlights
- Trump’s Republicans suffer midterms bloodbath over Iran war
- Tehran threatens ‘nightmare’ if Trump restarts strikes
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan
Leo Shane III, Politico defence reporter @LeoShane
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Mapped: US midterms results in full
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/0/us-midterms-2026-results-for-senate-and-house-timings-democrat/
Trump crushed in midterms
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2026/11/04/james-talarico-texas-senate-ken-paxton-midterms/
John Bolton: The Democrats will now take revenge on Trump and his ilk
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11/04/democrats-will-now-take-revenge-on-trump-and-his-ilk/
Trump’s election day gamble over Israel backs Vance into a corner
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/11/03/trump-election-day-gamble-israel-backs-vance-into-corner/
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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US bombs Iran’s Qeshm Island as Tehran weighs nuclear weapons breakout
Donald Trump has launched secretive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, as Tehran threatens to tear up its nuclear weapons ban and Gulf allies brace for renewed war.In today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland …
Notes de l’épisode
Donald Trump has launched secretive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, as Tehran threatens to tear up its nuclear weapons ban and Gulf allies brace for renewed war.
In today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant looks at reports of five explosions in Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, home to an underground Iranian missile site, even as Trump insists the US has already "won" the conflict. Meanwhile, Tehran warns it is ready for battle and may formally abandon its ban on nuclear weapons after the assassination of Ali Khamenei at the beginning of the war.
Plus, National Security Editor Rozina Sabur reports from the “gloomy” Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, where Gulf states admit their collective security has collapsed in the face of Iranian threats. As Americans head to the polls for today’s midterm elections, Rozina - formerly Washington editor - breaks down what the vote means for Trump’s war effort and whether the US could see a rerun of the January 6 Capitol unrest.
Highlights
- US bombs Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz
- Tehran considering ending its own nuclear weapons ban
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Rozina Sabur, national security editor @RozinaSabur
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Iran reconsiders its own ban on nuclear weapons
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/11/02/iran-reconsiders-its-own-ban-on-nuclear-weapons/
Pickaxe Mountain nuclear strike and Trump’s other Iran war options
US strikes Iran on eve of midterm elections
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Iran vows ‘no limits’ war as Trump threatens Pickaxe Mountain strikes
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has made a rare statement, threatening to wage war with “no geographical restrictions” if the US resumes strikes. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum …
Notes de l’épisode
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has made a rare statement, threatening to wage war with “no geographical restrictions” if the US resumes strikes. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum: strike a peace deal including nuclear weapons or he will “hammer” sites including Pickaxe Mountain.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant break down the news that suggests a full restart to the war is increasingly imminent, even as peace talks enter a crucial final crunch period ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections on November 3.
Vice President JD Vance has written a letter to the Iranian regime and oil prices are slightly down, but with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu pushing for bombing to restart this week and Iranian officials vowing to target Europe, is there any chance of peace winning over war?
Highlights
- Trump vows to ‘hammer’ regime and strike Pickaxe Mountain
- Iran threatens US and Europe with ‘no limits’ war
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
From the shadows, Iran’s supreme leader asserts his power
Nine things that could make or break Trump in the midterms
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Trump briefed on Iran options as he faces midterms disaster and $115 oil
Centcom’s commander Admiral Brad Cooper has briefed Donald Trump on options to resume major combat operations against Iran, as the war collides with next week’s high-stakes US midterm elections.On today’s …
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Centcom’s commander Admiral Brad Cooper has briefed Donald Trump on options to resume major combat operations against Iran, as the war collides with next week’s high-stakes US midterm elections.
On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Roland Oliphant is joined by Curt Mills, Executive Director of The American Conservative, to analyse how the Iran war is impacting the polls - and how the election results could affect the conflict in the Middle East. What happens if Trump loses the midterms? With oil prices surging past $115 a barrel, they unpack whether the "America First" movement has lost control of the White House and why Texas has become a political crucible.
Plus, two vessels hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC claims to have downed two US drones, and Qatari envoys make a desperate return to Tehran to revive a deadlocked peace deal.
Highlights
- Trump briefed on Iran strike options as he faces midterm disaster amid $115 oil
- The IRGC claims to have downed two US drones
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Curt Mills, executive director The American Conservative magazine @CurtMills
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US midterm elections 2026: How do they work and what could they mean for Trump?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/10/26/us-midterm-elections-2026/
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Producers: Joleen Goffin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Trump warns Gulf of imminent Iran blitz as China and Russia rearm Tehran
The US and Israel are preparing for an imminent post-midterms strike campaign on Iran as new intelligence reveals Tehran has built a secret network of companies to rearm with the help of Russia and China.On …
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The US and Israel are preparing for an imminent post-midterms strike campaign on Iran as new intelligence reveals Tehran has built a secret network of companies to rearm with the help of Russia and China.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey is joined by intelligence analyst and former US soldier Ryan McBeth to unpack whether another round of strikes can achieve anything more than "turning big rocks into little rocks". They discuss whether JD Vance’s backchannel letter to Iranian hardliners is a serious off-ramp or just more Trump bluster, why critical US precision munitions inventories like Patriot and Tomahawk face dangerous depletion, and what it will mean for a potential future war with China.
Plus, Akhtar Makoii’s scoop that Iranian intelligence operations are targeting the US midterm vote, the firing of another top Pentagon general by Pete Hegseth.
Highlights
- Trump warns Gulf of imminent Iran blitz
- China and Russia caught smuggling weapons to Iran
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Ryan McBeth, intelligence analyst and former US soldier @RyanMcbeth
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Iran prepares to disrupt US midterms after meddling in Israel election
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/29/election-interference-tehran-cyber-baghaei/
Vance makes last-ditch attempt to stop fresh Iran bombing
Iran’s Hidden Web of Military Agencies Is Slipping Hardware Past the US Blockade
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Producers: Joleen Goffin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Trump backs Bibi as Israel readies for new Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump has backed Benjamin Netanyahu after a strong election result for the Israeli leader that is likely to lead to the imminent resumption of war with Iran even as Gulf states push for …
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US President Donald Trump has backed Benjamin Netanyahu after a strong election result for the Israeli leader that is likely to lead to the imminent resumption of war with Iran even as Gulf states push for peace talks.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to Jerusalem correspondent Henry Bodkin and global health security editor Paul Nuki in Tel Aviv about the why Bibi beat back his rival Gadi Eisenkot, how the Arab parties could become kingmakers, and the importance of Trump’s intervention ahead of voting. Amid growing momentum behind a Qatari peace deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, they explain why Israeli military action against remaining IRGC targets is inevitable, whatever Trump does with the war.
Plus, what the election result means for the region as Lebanese proxy Hezbollah rearms with the help of Iranian cash, Yemen’s Houthis attack a major oil refinery in Saudi Arabia, and tensions in the West Bank are on a knife edge.
Highlights
- Trump backs Bibi as Israel readies for new Iran strikes
- Yemen’s Houthis attack a major oil refinery in Saudi Arabia
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Henry Bodkin, Jerusalem correspondent @HenryBodkin
Paul Nuki, global health security editor @PaulNuki
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Netanyahu’s fate now rests in the hands of his enemies
Israel’s plan for ‘decisive victory’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/25/israels-plan-for-decisive-victory/
We’re ready to ditch two-state solution, says Arab-Israeli election kingmaker
The CIA, civil war and the total collapse of Israel
Israel closes West Bank after shoot-out days before election
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Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Netanyahu ‘pushed Trump for Iran strikes’ to delay first wartime Israeli election
This Israeli election is the most strategically consequential in the country’s history, with record turnout as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns voters to pick him or die.On today’s episode of Iran: the …
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This Israeli election is the most strategically consequential in the country’s history, with record turnout as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns voters to pick him or die.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant talks to former Israeli defence intelligence analyst and INSS fellow Danny Citrinowicz about why Netanyahu is reported to have pushed Donald Trump to restart the Iran war early so he could delay the election. When the US said no to avoid pushing up oil prices any further, leaks suggest the Israeli leader tried to find another way to provoke Tehran, only to be stopped by the IDF chief of staff.
They discuss the domestic and regional stakes for the country’s first wartime vote since Oct 7, and why the chances of renewed strikes against Iran are highly likely whether Bibi wins or loses.
Plus, two British men are charged over a suspected Iranian intelligence plot targeting RAF Fairford, a vessel catches fire off the coast of Iraq, and Iran warns it will target South Korean shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Highlights
- Netanyahu ‘pushed Trump for Iran strikes’ to delay first wartime Israeli election
- ‘Elect me or die’: Netanyahu’s Israel election threat as Iran war looms large
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Danny Citrinowicz, senior fellow at Institute for National Security Studies @citrinowicz
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Two men charged over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/27/two-men-charged-over-raf-fairford-terror-plot/
Victory or prison: Bibi’s last stand
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/27/netanyahu-israeli-election-eisenkot-likud-iran/
Netanyahu ‘pushed for strike on Iran before Israeli election’
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Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Trump vows ‘mini Operation Epic Fury’ as Iran plots to kill Americans
Donald Trump has threatened to restart the war with Iran with “another little Operation Epic Fury”, even as US intelligence exposes advanced Iranian plots targeting American personnel across the Middle East.On …
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Donald Trump has threatened to restart the war with Iran with “another little Operation Epic Fury”, even as US intelligence exposes advanced Iranian plots targeting American personnel across the Middle East.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant look at why the US and Israel are delaying strikes until after the midterm and parliamentary elections. Sascha Bruchmann, Research Fellow at the IISS in Bahrain, breaks down why the region is changing forever and the Gulf’s military posture as leaders from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey visit Iran for an emergency summit.
Plus, former President Barack Obama weighs in on the Iran war, the Tehran-backed Houthi forces launch ballistic missiles at Riyadh’s main airport, why war resilience is about more than stockpiling.
Highlights
- Trump vows a ‘little Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran
- Tehran plots to target American personnel across the Middle East
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Sascha Bruchmann, IISS Defence and Military Analysis Research Fellow
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Obama accuses Trump of ‘chaos, cruelty and corruption’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/25/obama-accuses-trump-chaos-cruelty-corruption/
US withdraws diplomats from Saudi Arabia
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/22/us-withdraws-diplomats-from-saudi-arabia/
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Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026
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Producers: Joleen Goffin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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US Navy prepares indefinite Iran blockade as Houthi missiles target Riyadh
The US is preparing for a protracted war with Iran as Donald Trump’s UN ambassador, Mike Waltz, warns the US Navy can maintain its maritime blockade on Iranian ports indefinitely. With Iranian seaborne oil …
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The US is preparing for a protracted war with Iran as Donald Trump’s UN ambassador, Mike Waltz, warns the US Navy can maintain its maritime blockade on Iranian ports indefinitely.
With Iranian seaborne oil exports falling toward zero, Washington is tightening its economic pressure campaign to force concessions on Tehran’s nuclear program.
On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, host Roland Oliphant is joined by The Telegraph’s chief foreign affairs commentator David Blair. They unpack the escalation across the Middle East as Saudi air defenses intercept a Houthi ballistic missile over Riyadh, European and Middle Eastern foreign ministers convene in Istanbul, and the environmental cost of the war as UAE temporarily closes a beach due to dangerous contamination by a spill from a tanker.
Plus, oil prices surge to a five-month high amid fears of fresh US-Israeli strikes, and Benjamin Netanyahu orders a total lockdown of the West Bank just days before Israel's general election.
Highlights
- US Navy prepares for indefinite Iran blockade as oil revenues hit zero
- Houthis target a ballistic missile at Riyadh as regional allies convene in Istanbul
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
David Blair, chief foreign affairs commentator @davidblairdt
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Israel closes West Bank after shoot-out days before election https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/23/israel-closes-west-bank-after-shootout-before-election/
The testimony of 24 soldiers has put the Gaza toll at the heart of Israel’s election https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/21/naza-film-israel-netanyahu-election/?recomm_id=d05acaf9-6799-4c4c-b651-e0e86e1d4d0b
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Chris January
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Iran threatens to cut undersea cables as US and Israel plan new strikes
Further details have emerged regarding US-Israeli plans for a joint military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections. Following sightings of Israeli Air Force jets flying up to the Iranian border on …
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Further details have emerged regarding US-Israeli plans for a joint military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections. Following sightings of Israeli Air Force jets flying up to the Iranian border on Monday, plans for a three-day military blitz on Iran’s nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure were revealed to the New York Times.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant speaks to Reuters global defence commentator Peter Apps about whether a renewed campaign can force Tehran’s hand or if it will trigger a devastating cycle of retaliation across Gulf energy fields. They examine the collapse of Iran’s shadow tanker fleet, escalating Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia, and whether expanding cyber warfare and drone technology mean the West is already entangled in a broader global conflict.
Plus, what would be the global impact of Iranian attacks on undersea cables in the Persian Gulf, and why Russian trawlers are spying on critical British subsea infrastructure.
Highlights
- Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ has run out of oil after a monthslong US blockade.
- How conflicts around the world are inextricably linked and are AI cyber attacks dragging the West into global war?
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Peter Apps, global defence commentator for Reuters @pete_apps
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
US and Israel practise fresh strikes on Iran’s border https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/22/us-and-israel-practise-fresh-strikes-on-irans-border/
US withdraws diplomats from Saudi Arabia https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/22/us-withdraws-diplomats-from-saudi-arabia/
Netanyahu pushes for new strikes against Iran before Israeli election https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/21/netanyahu-wants-new-strikes-on-iran-before-israel-elections/
Iran threatens to cut Hormuz internet cables https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/20/iran-threatens-cut-hormuz-internet-cables/
Exclusive: Putin sends fishing trawlers to spy on Britain https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/21/exclusive-putin-sends-fishing-trawlers-to-spy-on-britain/
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Israel and the US weigh fresh Iran strikes as the Houthi siege deepens
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed his military to plan a multi-day bombing campaign targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and power grids, as talks with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed his military to plan a multi-day bombing campaign targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and power grids, as talks with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signal preparation for joint military action against Iran.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant speaks with global health security editor Paul Nuki about Netanyahu’s vow to dismantle the Iranian regime, the political calculations behind Trump delaying military action until after the midterms, and whether an Israeli election could derail Netanyahu’s foreign policy plans. They examine the domestic atmosphere in Israel and consider the key factors that will decide the vote in next week's election.
Plus, how IRGC threats against undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global commerce, and how Houthi missile strikes are driving Saudi Arabia toward economic breaking point.
Highlights
- Netanyahu’s multi-day bombing campaign against Iran revealed
- The key factors that will decide next week’s Israeli general election
- IRGC target subsea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Paul Nuki, global health security editor @PaulNuki
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Two RAF Fairford suspects arrested for spying for Iran https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/20/police-re-arrest-two-raf-fairford-terror-suspects/
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Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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UK sends Typhoon jets to protect Saudi Arabia against the Houthis
British RAF Typhoon fighter jets will be deployed to defend cities and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, following the Yemen-based militant group’s deadliest attack yet, a devastating assault that killed …
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British RAF Typhoon fighter jets will be deployed to defend cities and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, following the Yemen-based militant group’s deadliest attack yet, a devastating assault that killed at least 70 people, all new recruits aged 18 to 20, at a training camp.
On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Sophia Yan is joined by former UK Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown to examine the escalating Houthi missile campaign, Britain's military role in the Gulf, and whether Donald Trump will expand US strikes following the midterms. They discuss whether Iran can keep control over the ‘violent’ and ‘ambitious’ Houthi militants, the origin story of the Yemen-based mlitant group, and the strength of their support base.
Plus, Fitton-Brown reveals inside details of the near-miss 2016 peace deal between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, and why the militants walked away at the final hour to insist total victory.
Highlights
- UK RAF Typhoon jets deploy to defend Saudi Arabia
- Netanyahu insists he and Trump “have a job to finish” as speculation rises over whether Trump will launch another attack on Iran after the midterms.
CONTRIBUTORS:
Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan
Edmund Fitton-Brown, former UK ambassador to Yemen and current senior fellow at FDD @EFittonBrown
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
RAF fighter jets to defend Saudi cities from Houthi attacks https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/20/raf-fighter-jets-to-defend-saudi-cities-from-houthi-attacks/
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Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Egypt weighs entering war against the Houthis as strikes threaten global shipping
Houthi ballistic missile strikes kill 20 people in Yemen as Egypt considers sending military support to help Saudi Arabia counter Iranian threats in the Red Sea.On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Sophia …
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Houthi ballistic missile strikes kill 20 people in Yemen as Egypt considers sending military support to help Saudi Arabia counter Iranian threats in the Red Sea.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Sophia Yan speaks to the Telegraph’s Executive Defence and Foreign Affairs Editor Con Coughlin and Chatham House Middle East expert Dr. Lina Khatib.
They analyze Iran’s turn to asymmetric proxy warfare as Houthi strikes continue. Meanwhile, Western intelligence faces a renewed threat as Tehran appoints Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, known as Iran’s "Missile Man", as its new defence minister to rebuild its degraded ballistic missile arsenal.
Plus, Donald Trump endorses Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's national election, and why Iran’s remaining, highly ideological leadership core could make Tehran more dangerous than ever.
Highlights
- Iran’s "Missile Man" appointed as new Defence Minister and what this means for the war.
- A sign of expanding regional support against the Houthis, as Egypt considers sending troops to support Saudi Arabia
CONTRIBUTORS:
Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan
Con Coughlin, executive defence and foreign affairs editor @con_coughlin
Dr. Lina Khatib, Chatham House Middle East expert @LinaKhatibUK
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
The Houthis are Europe’s problem https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/15/houthis-are-europe-problem/?recomm_id=c1d5b4ae-93da-41d2-af79-bec524a0c34e
Iran’s proxies are propping up Tehran with financial support, says US https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/17/irans-proxies-propping-up-tehran-financial-support-us/?recomm_id=b2d4de18-e667-484b-a32a-eac0926b890a
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Nominated Podcast of the Year - London Press Club 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
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‘Hegseth is unfit’: US tank commander on Iran war failures, impeachment and running for Senate
The Iran war has stretched the US Congress to breaking point and exposed Pete Hegseth’s leadership of the Pentagon as fundamentally lacking, according to an ex-tank commander who is neither a Republican nor a …
Notes de l’épisode
The Iran war has stretched the US Congress to breaking point and exposed Pete Hegseth’s leadership of the Pentagon as fundamentally lacking, according to an ex-tank commander who is neither a Republican nor a Democrat.
On today’s bonus episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to Todd Achilles, a US veteran of the First Gulf War who is running as an independent for Senate in Idaho. With the November midterm elections just weeks away, Achilles’ battle against Republican stalwart Jim Risch is a window into the problems facing the GOP as Donald Trump’s Iran war leads to rising fuel prices and fertiliser shortages back home.
Is this the moment for a rise in independent military veteran candidates such as Achilles?
Highlights
- ‘We lost 15 bases - Hegseth is unfit for duty’
- US tank commander Todd Achilles on Iran war failures and running for Senate
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Todd Achilles, US Senate Idaho candidate @Achilles4Idaho
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Green Beret leads ‘double haters’ in mission to blow up midterms
US midterm elections 2026: How do they work and what could they mean for Trump?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/10/16/us-midterm-elections-2026/
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Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Iran’s terror network exposed & how pinpoint IRGC strikes smashed up the Gulf
A new report exposes how pinpoint strikes by Iran and its proxies hit at least 84 Gulf infrastructure targets a total of 135 times, systematically disabling key infrastructure throughout the war.On today’s …
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A new report exposes how pinpoint strikes by Iran and its proxies hit at least 84 Gulf infrastructure targets a total of 135 times, systematically disabling key infrastructure throughout the war.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Sophia Yan speaks to national security editor Rozina Sabur and Iranian terrorism specialist Roger Macmillan about the widening scope of Tehran's hybrid warfare, from the Middle East to Europe.
They unpack how the IRGC is weaponising criminal networks to orchestrate hit squads and sabotage operations on Western soil - including a growing number of foiled terror plots targeting military and Jewish sites in the UK. MI5’s boss this week issued a rare warning - but is anyone paying attention?
Plus, Houthi ballistic missiles kill five at the presidential palace in the port city of Aden, and how US President Donald Trump is balancing escalating nuclear strike options ahead of the US midterm elections - and why it could make Iran more dangerous.
Highlights
- How pinpoint Iranian strikes smashed up the Gulf’s key sites
- IRGC’s terror network across Europe exposed
CONTRIBUTORS:
Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan
Rozina Sabur, national security editor @RozinaSabur
Roger Macmillan, former Director of Security at Iran International TV @Rogermacmillan
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Iran-backed Houthis on brink of taking Taiz in massive blow to Saudi Arabia
https://youtu.be/cSyCHTlh9Vo?si=nWqBqSjpqgOa2Ixp
Iran’s precision strikes picked apart Gulf infrastructure, blunting US war plans
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/iran-crisis-infrastructure-attacks/
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/
Teenage assassin sent to Britain by Iranian proxy jailed for 20 years
Migrant who ‘planned UK terror attack’ claimed asylum in Germany
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/03/israel-anti-semitism-iran-ahmadyan-salehi/
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Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Iran sinks two ships in Strait of Hormuz as Houthis ‘days’ from taking Yemen’s Taiz
Iran has sunk two cargo vessels in under 24 hours in the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war began in March. On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to chief foreign affairs …
Notes de l’épisode
Iran has sunk two cargo vessels in under 24 hours in the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war began in March.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to chief foreign affairs commentator David Blair about why Tehran is expanding its pace of attacks. So far the US has avoided a military response but how long can that last? Meanwhile, news that US President Donald Trump is considering using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb - aka the “mother of all bombs”.
Plus, the Iran-backed Houthis have encircled Yemen’s Taiz and are on the cusp of taking the strategic city for the first time in the war in what would be a major blow to Saudi Arabia.
Maysaa Shuja Al-Deen, a Yemeni senior researcher from the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies, explains why the Houthis are so desperate to capture Taiz as a stepping-stone to oil-rich Marib and port city Aden and how it could take just “days” to fall. With around a million people trapped inside and news of food and medicine shortages, a humanitarian disaster is looming and Iran’s proxy group is on the brink of a major victory.
Highlights
- Iran sinks two ships in Strait of Hormuz as attacks escalate
- Houthis ‘days’ from taking Yemen’s key city of Taiz
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
David Blair, chief foreign affairs commentator @davidblairdt
Maysaa Shuja Al-Deen from the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies @maysaashujaa
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Iran hits six oil tankers in single day
Trump lines up ‘mother of all bombs’ to strike Iran
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/15/trump-mother-of-all-bombs-strike-iran-moab/
Houthis on brink of taking their biggest scalp
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/13/houthis-on-brink-of-seizing-their-biggest-scalp/
Con Coughlin: The Houthis are Europe’s problem
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/15/houthis-are-europe-problem/
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Nominated Podcast of the Year - London Press Club 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
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Iran cornered but still dangerous: ex-general on the IRGC, Yemen’s Houthis and the special forces
The Houthi offensive in Yemen is reaching a critical tipping point as the Iran-backed militants encircle the strategic city of Taiz, threatening to tip the war in their favour. On today’s episode of Iran: the …
Notes de l’épisode
The Houthi offensive in Yemen is reaching a critical tipping point as the Iran-backed militants encircle the strategic city of Taiz, threatening to tip the war in their favour.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant speaks with Lieutenant General Graeme Lamb, former director of UK Special Forces and commander of the British Field Army, about the battle for Taiz and whether the West is underestimating Saudi Arabia’s capability to push them back. As US President Donald Trump scolds the “nasty” Houthis for “bad behaviour”, Lt Gen Lamb unpacks the ways in which the Yemen war folds into Iran’s strategy of global economic warfare and how Russia is helping Tehran keep going.
Plus, the importance of civil society resilience in a time of war, why aid cuts don’t make us safer, and how special forces soldiers navigate international humanitarian law in tricky war zones.
Highlights
- Trump scolds ‘nasty’ Houthis for ‘bad behaviour’ by attacking Saudi Arabia
- Lt Gen Graeme Lamb on the IRGC, Yemen’s Houthis and the special forces
Highlights
- Trump scolds ‘nasty’ Houthis for ‘bad behaviour’ by attacking Saudi Arabia
- Lt Gen Graeme Lamb on the IRGC, Yemen’s Houthis and the special forces
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Lt Gen Graeme Lamb, former director of UK Special Forces and commander of the British Field Army
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Houthis on brink of taking their biggest scalp https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/13/houthis-on-brink-of-seizing-their-biggest-scalp/
Sal Mercogliano: The ayatollahs have been humbled by the power of capitalism
Iran hits six oil tankers in single day
Diesel crisis to drag on for months, warns IEA
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/10/14/diesel-crisis-to-drag-on-for-months-warns-iea/
Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026
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Nominated Podcast of the Year - London Press Club 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
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MI5 warns Iran targeting UK military sites & the war’s looming food price crisis
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran war is throttling global fertiliser supply chains, driving up transport costs, and sparking a looming food price crisis. On today’s episode of Iran: the …
Notes de l’épisode
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran war is throttling global fertiliser supply chains, driving up transport costs, and sparking a looming food price crisis.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant talks to Joseph Glauber from the International Food Policy Research Institute about the nuts and bolts of how the Iran war is impacting food security - and why the worst is yet to come. They discuss how farmers and markets have adapted to the drop off in exports, and why Russian attacks on Black Sea ships and the strengthening ‘super’ El Niño are creating a food time bomb for 2027.
Plus, Yemen warns of a “catastrophe” in Taiz amid the Houthi siege, MI5 says Iran is now targeting British military sites showing a “major shift” in its ambitions, and why Donald Trump is wrong to insist that China and Russia aren’t helping Tehran.
Highlights
- The Iran war’s looming food price crisis, from fertiliser to gas
- MI5 warns IRGC targeting UK military sites
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Joseph Glauber, senior research fellow International Food Policy Research Institute @JoeGlauber1
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
MI5 chief: Terrorists plotting AI drone attacks on Britain
RAF terror plot ‘highly likely’ to be work of IRGC, Burnham says
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/10/12/burnham-highly-likely-irgc-behind-raf-terror-plot/
Cowering MBS faces biggest challenge to Saudi ambitions
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/12/cowering-mbs-challenge-to-saudi-ambitions/
The hunger crisis experts warned of is here – and it’s likely to get worse
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Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026
Nominated Podcast of the Year - London Press Club 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
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Trump weighs US strikes after Houthi missiles shut Riyadh airport
A brutal wave of Houthi missiles have struck Saudi Arabia’s main Riyadh airport, killing at least 14 in the deadliest attack on a Gulf nation since the US-Iran war began. On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest …
Notes de l’épisode
A brutal wave of Houthi missiles have struck Saudi Arabia’s main Riyadh airport, killing at least 14 in the deadliest attack on a Gulf nation since the US-Iran war began.
On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey is joined by Riyadh-based Saudi analyst Salman Al-Ansari to examine the catastrophic attacks on King Khalid International Airport and why Iran’s Houthis are able to cause so much damage.
They also discuss what might happen next: will Donald Trump launch US strikes in Yemen? Will a new Arab-led coalition emerge? And why does Saudi Arabia think it has a better chance of defeating the Iranian proxy group now than before?
Plus, as Iranian officials threaten to destroy US data centres and other infrastructure in the Gulf if the conflict restarts, Aramco’s CEO warns of severe global crude oil shortages while the Strait of Hormuz remains under attack.
Highlights
- Trump weighs US strikes after Houthi missiles shut Riyadh airport
- Saudi Arabia vows ‘serious response’
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Salman al-Ansari, Saudi analyst @alansari
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
The Houthi missiles that will make Trump think twice
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/12/houthi-missiles-trump-think-twice/
The UAE-backed ‘Giants Brigade’ changing the Saudi-Houthi war
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/09/giants-brigade-militia-changing-saudi-houthi-war/
Trump may join Saudi war after Houthi strike on airport kills 12
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/10/saudi-yemen-king-khalid-iran-gulf-war/
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Nominated Podcast of the Year - London Press Club 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
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US veteran midterms revolt as Trump’s Iran war causes $6 diesel spike
US military veterans are turning on Donald Trump and the Republican party as the Iran war drives fuel prices past $6 a gallon ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.In today’s bonus episode of Iran: the Latest …
Notes de l’épisode
US military veterans are turning on Donald Trump and the Republican party as the Iran war drives fuel prices past $6 a gallon ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
In today’s bonus episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey is joined by US reporters Poppy Wood and Ben Smith, who have been speaking to ex-military voters and candidates at the Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia and key midterm races.
They examine why Republican ex-servicemen are increasingly choosing to sit out the vote and how an ex-Green Berets independent candidate is part of a broader veteran movement to challenge both mainstream parties.
Plus, leaked audio shows Ken Paxton, a close Trump ally running for a Republican Senate seat in Texas, criticising the war’s economic fallout for Americans, and the latest predictions for who will win what in Congress.
Highlights
- US veterans revolt against Trump and Republicans ahead of midterms
- Iran war causes $6 diesel spike for Americans
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Poppy Wood, US correspondent @poppyeh
Benedict Smith, Washington correspondent @bsmithjourno
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Veterans turn on Trump over Iran war
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/28/veterans-trump-iran-war-midterms-dispatch/
Green Beret leads ‘double haters’ in mission to blow up midterms
The Left-wing streamer becoming a toxic liability for Democrats
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/09/25/hasan-piker-controversy-abdul-ed-sayed-us-midterms/
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Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026
Nominated Podcast of the Year - London Press Club 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
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Pentagon prepares 3-day Iran blitz as Houthi missiles kill Riyadh airport pilot
Houthi ballistic missiles have struck Riyadh international airport for the third time in a week, killing three Saudis including a pilot, destroying a plane and prompting major carriers to cancel flights. On …
Notes de l’épisode
Houthi ballistic missiles have struck Riyadh international airport for the third time in a week, killing three Saudis including a pilot, destroying a plane and prompting major carriers to cancel flights.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to Africa correspondent Ben Farmer to discuss why Saudi airports are particularly “painful” targets for the Iran-backed Houthis to be hitting even as they face growing military pressure from government forces within Yemen.
Fresh from Djibouti’s Red Sea coastline, Ben shares testimonies from Yemeni refugees about what the war looks like on the ground, Houthi forced recruitment, and why many are more scared of Saudi planes than the militants.
Plus, Donald Trump insists no strikes on Iran will take place prior to the US midterms, even as reports reveal the Pentagon has drawn up plans for a three-day campaign targeting the regime’s missile arsenal and command centers. What would a resumption of the war mean for Africa?
Highlights
- Houthi missiles kill three including pilot at Riyadh airport
- Pentagon draws up three-day Iran blitz
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Ben Farmer, Africa correspondent @benfarmerDT
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
‘The dogs were eating their bodies’: Thousands of Yemenis flee war across the sea
The UAE-backed ‘Giants Brigade’ changing the Saudi-Houthi war
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/09/giants-brigade-militia-changing-saudi-houthi-war/
Houthis destroy passenger jet at Riyadh airport
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/08/houthis-destroy-passenger-jet-riyadh-airport/
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Nominated Podcast of the Year - London Press Club 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
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Trump readies new Iran strikes as Strait of Hormuz attacks ramp up
Donald Trump is reportedly readying to restart major combat operations against Iran and alongside former war-partner Israel - before the US midterm elections. On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia …
Notes de l’épisode
Donald Trump is reportedly readying to restart major combat operations against Iran and alongside former war-partner Israel - before the US midterm elections.
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to Richard Meade, editor-in-chief of Lloyd’s List, about how such an escalation would impact the dangerous and costly shuttle service that has emerged in the Strait of Hormuz to stabilise oil prices. They discuss how growing Iranian attacks on tankers in the key waterway has led to a “violent equilibrium” that is having a global knock-on impact. Is it sustainable?
Plus, new figures show more US military aircraft have been damaged or destroyed since the conflict began than previously reported, Yemen’s Houthis down a drone from Saudi Arabia, and UK-Israel crisis talks save Britain's diplomatic presence in Jerusalem.
Highlights
- Trump readies new Iran strikes as Strait of Hormuz attacks ramp up
- How the US’s deadly oil shuttle defies Iranian strikes
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Richard Meade, editor-in-chief Lloyd’s List @Lloydslisted
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump ‘preparing for Iran strikes before midterms’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/10/07/trump-preparing-for-iran-strikes-before-midterms/
Tom Sharpe: It’s advantage Trump in the Strait of Hormuz
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/06/strait-hormuz-oil-crude-iran-war-strikes-red-sea-trump/
Britain and Israel back down over Jerusalem consulate closure
Richard Meade: Markets adapt, but disruption still pays
https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1158639/The-Daily-View-Markets-adapt-but-disruption-still-pays
Ships’ captains paid $100,000 a month to transit Strait of Hormuz
https://www.ft.com/content/0d665e5b-d8c8-4f1e-acf5-bba7193b4e6e
U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury: Considerations for Congress
https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12692
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Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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Houthi strikes shut Yemen airport & how October 7 has changed Israel
Three years on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas, how has Israel been changed by the massacre and ensuing wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and beyond?On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Sophia Yan catches up …
Notes de l’épisode
Three years on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas, how has Israel been changed by the massacre and ensuing wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and beyond?
On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Sophia Yan catches up once again with Israeli best friends Adam Ben-Shabbat and Nadim Tali from the Oasis of Peace, a Jewish and Palestinian Israeli village. They discuss the impact of the Iran war, rising racism and anti-Semitism, and the prospects for a two-state solution. Plus, did Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu know October 7 might happen? Venetia Rainey looks at the lack of accountability amid news that the UAE warned Israel, and the growing toll on Palestinians in Gaza.
Meanwhile, the Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen have fired ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi capital Riyadh and Aden’s international airport, even as they face growing military pressure around the Red Sea.
Highlights
- Houthi strikes shut down Yemen airport and target Riyadh
- Two best friends on how Oct 7 and the Iran war has changed Israel
CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Iranians ‘used ChatGPT while spying on journalists’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/06/iranians-used-chatgpt-while-spying-on-journalists/
This is the story of death and survival in Oct 7’s yellow dumpster
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/07/oct7-israel-yellow-dumpster/
Listen to Sophia’s previous conversations with Adam and Nadim >>
October 2025: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/06/inside-gaza-city-how-hamas-survived-and-what-next/
October 2024: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/09/israels-oasis-of-peace-one-year-later/
January 2024: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/14/battle-lines-israel-oasis-of-peace-palestine/
Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026
Bronze winner, Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026
Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts 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: Meghan Searle
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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