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Iran: The Latest

Iran: The Latest

The Telegraph 317 Episodes Jul 27, 2026

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.

Episodes

US ‘runs out of missiles’ as Trump halts Iran strikes
US ‘runs out of missiles’ as Trump halts Iran strikes Jul 27, 2026 19:04 The US has halted its air strikes on Iran, creating a sudden pause in a conflict that has raged for nearly two weeks. Is this a strategic move to allow for diplomacy, or has the American military been forced to back down by a critical shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles? On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Arthur Scott-Geddes speaks to David Blair, The Telegraph’s Chief Foreign Affai
Trump’s Lebanon dilemma: Why Israel can't win this war
Trump’s Lebanon dilemma: Why Israel can't win this war Jul 26, 2026 25:00 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met US President Donald Trump in Washington this week with a historic proposal: end the war between Lebanon and Israel, force an Israeli withdrawal from the south, and disarm Iran’s proxy group Hezbollah. Could it work? On today’s bonus episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to Lama Amine, arts director at local charity Seenaryo, about the reality fo
Trump weighs 'massive attack' as Iran threatens UK bases
Trump weighs 'massive attack' as Iran threatens UK bases Jul 24, 2026 36:05 As this new round of war enters its 13th day, US President Donald Trump has signalled he is close to deciding whether to launch a "massive attack" on Iran. The IRGC has declared that UK bases including RAF Fairford are legitimate targets, accusing new Prime Minister Andy Burnham of aiding US heavy B-1 bomber strikes.On today's episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey is joined by chief Washingt
US strikes Iran with B-1 Bomber as Houthis attack Saudi tankers in Red Sea
US strikes Iran with B-1 Bomber as Houthis attack Saudi tankers in Red Sea Jul 23, 2026 37:03 Donald Trump has escalated the US’s war against Iran, deploying a heavy B-1 long-range bomber directly from RAF Fairford to strike IRGC targets. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Iranian proxy group the Houthis have launched missile attacks against Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as part of their blockade.In today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey and Jerusalem Correspondent Henry Bodkin discuss how
Trump vows to target Pickaxe Mountain & infiltration, executions and fear inside Iran
Trump vows to target Pickaxe Mountain & infiltration, executions and fear inside Iran Jul 22, 2026 47:31 As the latest round of the war enters its 11th day, US President Donald Trump has signalled the US could strike Iran's hardened Pickaxe Mountain underground nuclear facility where Israel claims centrifuges are being hidden. On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey and Telegraph journalist Sophie O’Sullivan look at the news that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has admitted US war
Trump weighs major escalation as Iran hammers Kuwait’s power and water
Trump weighs major escalation as Iran hammers Kuwait’s power and water Jul 21, 2026 35:47 Donald Trump is weighing up a massive expansion of the war with Iran after Tehran launched fresh strikes against US military sites across the Gulf, including Amazon services in Bahrain and vital power and water infrastructure in Kuwait.Nearly 100 US service members have been injured in recent weeks, according to the Pentagon, as the latest round of fighting enters its tenth day. On today’s episode
Trump hits Iran hard after US troops killed by ‘Chinese-guided’ strikes
Trump hits Iran hard after US troops killed by ‘Chinese-guided’ strikes Jul 20, 2026 34:02 The war between Donald Trump and Iran has escalated dramatically following the first direct US combat deaths since the start of the war and rare strikes against Saudi Arabia’s oil assets. In today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey and chief foreign affairs commentator David Blair unpack the most violent weekend of the conflict since the ceasefire. Following deadly Iranian precisio
Trump bombs key ports and bridges as China upgrades Iranian missiles
Trump bombs key ports and bridges as China upgrades Iranian missiles Jul 17, 2026 43:04 Donald Trump has ordered the heaviest escalation in the US-Iran war so far this week, striking critical Iranian bridges, airports, and infrastructure surrounding the critical Strait of Hormuz chokepoint. Iran has hit back with attacks on the UAE, Qatar and other Gulf states, as well as allegedly targeting US Special Forces outposts in Syria.In today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Sophia Yan and Ro
US blasts tanker with Hellfire missiles & why an Iran ground war is a trap
US blasts tanker with Hellfire missiles & why an Iran ground war is a trap Jul 16, 2026 30:30 The US has dramatically expanded its strike campaign into northern Iran for the first time in this latest stage of the war, targeting critical ballistic missile and space facilities near Tehran. With Donald Trump warning Tehran that they "better behave," the US Navy has unleashed Hellfire missiles to disable an oil tanker attempting to run the blockade. Iran has responded with drone and missi
US strikes Iran twice in 24 hours after Shahed attacks hit Gulf states
US strikes Iran twice in 24 hours after Shahed attacks hit Gulf states Jul 15, 2026 35:43 The military stand-off between the US and Iran has escalated again after Donald Trump ordered a seven-hour bombing campaign targeting Iranian missile barracks, coastal radar sites, and naval bases. The inevitable Iranian response targeting its Gulf neighbours was met with rare daytime strikes by American forces. On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant sits down with Tim Mak an
Trump’s five-hour blitz triggers Iran war escalation & Mossad’s secret plot exposed
Trump’s five-hour blitz triggers Iran war escalation & Mossad’s secret plot exposed Jul 14, 2026 56:24 Donald Trump has reimposed the US’s naval blockade on Iran and, for the third night in a row, launched a brutal five-hour blitz hitting Iran’s coastal defences. In retaliation, the IRGC has struck back, killing one and injuring several onboard two oil supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz and targeting critical American assets in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait.On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Ve
Trump reimposes naval blockade & how China and Russia use Iran to bleed US munitions
Trump reimposes naval blockade & how China and Russia use Iran to bleed US munitions Jul 13, 2026 36:13 The US-Iran ceasefire is in crisis following a violent weekend of escalation. From the IRGC damaging a ship in the Strait of Hormuz so badly that the crew had to abandon it, to President Donald Trump declaring he "bombed the hell out of them" after striking dozens of targets, the war appears to be back on in all but name. Now, Trump has reimposed the US naval blockade and announced a toll.On today

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