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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Centcom’s commander Admiral Brad Cooper has briefed Donald Trump on options to resume major combat operations against Iran, as the war collides with next week’s high-stakes US midterm elections. On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Roland Oliphant is joined by Curt Mills, Executive Director of The American Conservative, to analyse how the Iran war is impacting the polls - and how the election results could affect the conflict in the Middle East. What happens if Trump loses the midterms? With oil prices surging past $115 a barrel, they unpack whether the "America First" movement has lost control of the White House and why Texas has become a political crucible. Plus, two vessels hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC claims to have downed two US drones, and Qatari envoys make a desperate return to Tehran to revive a deadlocked peace deal. 00:00:00 - Strait of Hormuz Tanker Hits & Downed US Drones Update 00:02:46 - Qatar’s Last-Ditch Peace Mission & JD Vance on Ending Forever Wars 00:03:59 - CENTCOM Briefs Trump on Imminent Iran Strike Options 00:05:39 - US Midterm Polling: Can Democrats Flip the House and Senate? 00:07:02 - Inflation, $115 Oil & The Economic Backlash Against the Iran War 00:12:05 - Foreign Policy at the Ballot Box: Why Iran Ranks as a Top Voter Issue 00:18:09 - Bipartisan Netanyahu Fatigue in Washington Post-Israel Election 00:25:43 - The Future of the "America First" Movement Amid Global Conflicts 00:30:56 - Battleground States to Watch: Texas, Iowa & Electoral Scenarios 00:33:47 - What a Divided Congress Means for Post-Election Escalation in Iran Highlights Trump briefed on Iran strike options as he faces midterm disaster amid $115 oil The IRGC claims to have downed two US drones CONTRIBUTORS: Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant Curt Mills, executive director The American Conservative magazine @CurtMills CONTENT REFERENCED: US midterm elections 2026: How do they work and what could they mean for Trump? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/10/26/us-midterm-elections-2026/ Winner Podcast of the Year - London Press Club Awards 2026 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 The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026 Producer: Max Bower and Joleen Goffin 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/ #USelection #Trump #Vance #Politics #USA