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Battle Lines

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by The Telegraph

4.4(713 reviews)
354 episodes
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<p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>From attacks on the Gulf to Hezbollah<strong> </strong>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.</p><br><p>Every Wednesday on Battle Lines: Global Health Security they’re joined by Arthur Scott-Geddes to look at the intersection between health and security, from bioweapons to warzone diseases to frontline medicine. You can watch these episodes<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVCaWbKZbRUi1KVej5VziwNy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><br><p>Battle Lines, a defence podcast with a wider scope and created by David Knowles, previously lived on this feed.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Don’t forget to follow and leave a review to stay updated on the latest in global conflict and foreign affairs.</p><p>Battle Lines: Global Health Security is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Trump bombs key ports and bridges as China upgrades Iranian missiles

July 17, 2026

Trump bombs key ports and bridges as China upgrades Iranian missiles

Sophia Yan and Roland Oliphant interview Peter Apps about escalating US-Iran conflict and China's role in upgrading Iranian missiles.

Episode thumbnail for US blasts tanker with Hellfire missiles & why an Iran ground war is a trap

July 16, 2026

US blasts tanker with Hellfire missiles & why an Iran ground war is a trap

Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant interview former US Marine Colonel Andy Milburn about escalating US strikes in Iran and why a ground war is a tactical trap.

Episode thumbnail for US strikes Iran twice in 24 hours after Shahed attacks hit Gulf states

July 15, 2026

US strikes Iran twice in 24 hours after Shahed attacks hit Gulf states

Roland Oliphant interviews Tim Mak and Jacqueline Cole about escalating US-Iran conflict, military tactics, and public sentiment in Iran.

354 total episodes available with 327 transcripts

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What is Battle Lines?
<p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>From attacks on the Gulf to Hezbollah<strong> </strong>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.</p><br><p>Every Wednesday on Battle Lines: Global Health Security they’re joined by Arthur Scott-Geddes to look at the intersection between health and security, from bioweapons to warzone diseases to frontline medicine. You can watch these episodes<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVCaWbKZbRUi1KVej5VziwNy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><br><p>Battle Lines, a defence podcast with a wider scope and created by David Knowles, previously lived on this feed.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Don’t forget to follow and leave a review to stay updated on the latest in global conflict and foreign affairs.</p><p>Battle Lines: Global Health Security is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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