Iran: The Latest is The Telegraph’s defence, security and foreign affairs 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.
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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? CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction & Episode Overview 01:14 Houthi Missile Attack on Riyadh International Airport 04:05 Ongoing Ground Operations and Airstrikes in Yemen 05:20 Eyewitness Accounts: Fleeing Yemen Across the Red Sea to Djibouti 06:39 Historical Context of the Yemen War & Saudi Air Campaigns 08:47 Assessment of "Operation Dawn of Yemen" & Houthi Child Recruitment 12:15 Humanitarian Crisis, Malnutrition, and the Dangerous Sea Crossing 15:57 Geopolitical Presence in Djibouti and Red Sea Escorts 17:19 Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz & Qatari LNG Exports 19:03 Economic & Humanitarian Impact on African Nations 20:35 U.S. Military Plans vs. Trump Statements on Potential Iran Strikes 22:39 African Diplomatic Stance and Closing Remarks #Yemen #Iran #SaudiArabia #MiddleEast #Djibouti #RedSea #StraitOfHormuz #Houthis #USMilitary #Trump #Geopolitics #IranTheLatest CONTRIBUTORS: Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey Ben Farmer, Africa correspondent @benfarmerDT WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk CONTENT REFERENCED: ‘The dogs were eating their bodies’: Thousands of Yemenis flee war across the sea https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/thousands-flee-across-the-red-sea-to-escape-war-in-yemen/ 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/ Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026 Bronze Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026 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 ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor ► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/