{"podcast":{"title":"Iran: The Latest","slug":"iran-the-latest-6656846","podcast_index_feed_id":6656846,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6583019ebbd71a00175001c8","website_url":"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran--the-latest/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6583019ebbd71a00175001c8/1772473555635-cba7af84-d6d4-4f86-919d-4324a711e2a4.jpeg","author":"Louisa Wells","episode_count":409,"summary":"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. Don’t forget to follow and leave a review to stay updated on the latest in global conflict and foreign affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-26T08:22:08.192110+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iran-the-latest-6656846"},"episode":{"title":"Trump weighs 'massive attack' as Iran threatens UK bases","slug":"trump-weighs-massive-attack-as-iran-threatens-uk-bases","published_at":"2026-07-24T16:00:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iran-the-latest-6656846/trump-weighs-massive-attack-as-iran-threatens-uk-bases","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iran-the-latest-6656846","url":"https://shows.acast.com/battle-lines-israel-gaza/episodes/trump-weighs-massive-attack-as-iran-says-uk-bases-legitimate","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6583019ebbd71a00175001c8/e/6a638c07fa6cc1e03079cdf8/media.mp3","summary":"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 Washington correspondent Connor Stringer and acting US news editor Lottie Tiplady-Bishop to break down the White House's military strategy, the political rift tearing through the Republican’s MAGA base, and how the war has led to dwindling missile stockpiles, war cash, and strategic oil reserves.  Plus, Trump linking Israeli normalisation to the US-Saudi nuclear deal, why new British foreign secretary Ed Miliband is not popular in the White House, and the news of fresh US tariffs on the UK, Europe and other countries.  Highlights Trump weighs 'bigger than ever, massive attack' against Iran  IRGC calls UK bases including RAF Fairford ‘legitimate targets’ CONTRIBUTORS: Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey Connor Stringer, chief Washington correspondent @connorstringer Lottie Tiplady-Bishop, acting US news editor @lottietipbishop WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk CONTENT REFERENCED: Short of missiles and cash for war, now Trump is running out of oil https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/23/short-of-missiles-cash-for-war-now-trump-running-out-oil/ UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iran threatens to strike RAF base https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/23/iran-threatens-to-attack-raf-fairford/ White House concerned over Miliband as Foreign Secretary https://www.telegraph.…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2165,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/iran-the-latest-6656846/episodes/trump-weighs-massive-attack-as-iran-threatens-uk-bases/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iran-the-latest-6656846/trump-weighs-massive-attack-as-iran-threatens-uk-bases.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}