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Iran: The Latest

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.

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

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Latest Episodes:

Will Israel invade Rafah and what's behind the protests in Georgia Apr 26, 2024

Show notes

In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to The Telegraph's Middle East correspondent, Natalia Vasilyeva, about why the invasion of Rafah is back on the agenda, and what we know about Israel's attack on Iran one week on. Then we catch up with Russia and Caucasus correspondent James Kilner to hear about the mass protests in Georgia and how a shadowy billionaire figure with links to the Kremlin is driving the unrest.

Contributors

Venetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on X

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.

James Kilner (Russia and Caucasus correspondent) @jkjourno on X

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The mood inside Iran as Israel plans retaliatory strike Apr 19, 2024

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In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to the Telegraph’s Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about how Israel will retaliate against Iran for their recent missile strikes. Then we speak to Holly Dagres, senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's Middle East Program and writer of the substack The Iranist, about how Iran and Israel's relationship has developed from a shadow war to the brink of a full-scale conflict.

Contributors

Roland Oliphant (Host, Senior Foreign Correspondent) @rolandoliphant on X

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.

Holly Dagres (The Iranist) @hdagres on X

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Could Iran's strike on Israel lead to full-scale war in the Middle East? Apr 15, 2024

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In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to the Telegraph’s Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about Iran's weekend strike on Israel. We ask; did Iran achieve its objectives? How will Israel respond? And does this mean full-scale war in the Middle East is inevitable?

Contributors

Venetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on X

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.

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Will Iran strike Israel, rebels winning war in Myanmar, NATO's Deputy Secretary General Apr 12, 2024

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In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to the Telegraph’s Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about Iran's potential plans to strike on Israel, then our Asia Correspondent Nicola Smith explains why the rebels are winning the war in Myanmar. Finally, Europe Editor James Crisp reflects on his interview with NATO's Deputy Secretary General.

Contributors

Venetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on X

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.

Nicola Smith (Assia Correspondent) @niccijsmith on X

James Crisp (Europe Editor) @JamesCrisp6 on X

Read

US needs Europe to stand up to Russia and China threat, says Nato deputy by James Crisp

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Blood, chaos and suffering: Six month anniversary of the Israel-Gaza war Apr 05, 2024

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In this episode of Battle Lines, we reflect on the upcoming 6 month anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel that sparked an invasion of Gaza. We speak to the Telegraph’s Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan as they reflect on the past 6 months and what the future holds for Israel, Hamas, and a Palestinian state.

Contributors

David Knowles (Host) @djknowles22 on X

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.

Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent) @sophia_yan on X

Read

‘I tried to scrub the smell of death off my body...’: A war reporter’s Israel-Hamas diary by Nataliya Vasilyeva

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China's hacking campaign exposed, the Baltic states prepare for war & Tensions rise between Armenia and Azerbaijan Mar 29, 2024

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In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to the Telegraph’s Chief Political Correspondent Camilla Turner and US Editor Tony Diver on an alleged Chinese hacking plot against the UK and the US. Then we speak to Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan on her visit to Latvia to understand how the Baltic nations are mobilising to counter any future attack by the Russian Federation. Finally, we speak to Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant on the rising tensions after decades of conflict, between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Contributors

David Knowles (Host) @djknowles22 on X

Camilla Turner (Chief Political Correspondent) @camillahmturner on X

Tony Diver (US Editor)@Tony_Diver on X

Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent) @sophia_yan on X

Roland Oliphant (Roland Oliphant) @RolandOliphant on X

Read

The Latvian sandwich makers training to push Putin’s army into ‘kill zones’ by Sophia Yan

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How would the EU react to a nuclear strike by Russia? Mar 27, 2024

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On today's bonus episode of Battle Lines James Rothwell speaks to Professor James Davis, a former advisor to Angela Merkel's government and the head of a new research group, the European Nucleus Study Group. which has been launched to advise experts and European leaders on the current nuclear crisis between Russia and NATO. They discuss what the west reaction would be to a nuclear attack by Russia and what precedent that would set for countries like India, Pakistan and North Korea.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host) @djknowles22 on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent) @jamesErothwell on X

Professor James Davis (Founder, European Nuclear Group) @profjdavis on X

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Famine in Gaza, Mongolia's valuable resources, Hong Kong's controversial new law Mar 22, 2024

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On this episode of Battle lines we talk to our Middle Eastern correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about the second raid on Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital. We’re also joined by our Global Health reporter Lilia Sebouai to discuss this week’s stark famine warning and what can be done to prevent thousands of Palestinians from dying of hunger. Then we hear from our Asia correspondent Nicola Smith about one of her most intrepid reporting trips yet - to the steppes of Mongolia. She also talks about a new national security law in Hong Kong - and why it means troubles for newspaper lovers and priests alike.

Contributors:

Venetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on X

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.

Lilia Sebouai (Global Health Reporter) @liliasebouai on X

Nicola Smith (Nicola Smith) @niccijsmith on X

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The war on Ecuador's gangs, famine in Sudan, captivity in Hamas' tunnels Mar 15, 2024

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On this episode of Battle lines we talk to South America correspondent Mat Charles about meeting child gang members at the forefront of an explosion of violence in Ecuador. Then we hear from our Africa correspondent Ben Farmer about why the nearly year-long war in Sudan might be entering a new phase. Finally, Brussels correspondent Joe Barnes takes us into a recreation of the Hamas tunnels where Israelis were kept and we hear from a hostage about what it was like.

Contributors:

Venetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on X

Mat Charles (South American correspondent) @mat_charles_ on X

Ben Farmer (Africa correspondent) @benfarmerDT on X

Joe Barnes (Brussels correspondent0 @Barnes_Joe on X

Watch:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/02/ecuador-noboa-gangs-drugs-police-crackdown-prisons/ by Matthew Charles

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Trump dominates Super Tuesday, Ramadan during war, chaos in Haiti Mar 08, 2024

Show notes

On this episode of Battle lines we talk to our US editor Tony Diver about Super Tuesday and why it could mean unrest in America and abroad. Then we hear from Nataliya Vasilyeva, our Middle Correspondent, who has been revisiting the south of Israel to reflect on what has changed since those dark days following the October 7 attack by Hamas. Finally, South America correspondent Simeon Tegel gives us the lowdown on what’s happening in Haiti and why the man at the centre of the violence is known as Barbecue.

Contributors:

Venetia Rainey (Host, Weekend Foreign Editor) @venetiarainey on X

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.

Tony Diver (US Editor) @Tony_Diver on X

Simeon Tegel (South America Correspondent) @SimeonTegel

Read:

Haiti’s ‘Barbecue’ gang leader warns of genocide unless prime minister Ariel Henry steps down by Simeon Tegel

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