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Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’ despite US military war warning

Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’ despite US military war warning

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The Telegraph’s defence, security and foreign affairs podcast covering the conflict in Iran

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For the first time in over a month, fighting has erupted in the
Strait of Hormuz after US forces struck Iranian sea mine-equipped
rocket launchers on Larak Island. Iran retaliated by targeting US
bases in Jordan, prompting Donald Trump to vow to hit Iran
“hard”.

On today's episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey and Roland
Oliphant unpack the details of the violence and why Trump has
posted an AI video of an attack on Kharg Island. They also
discuss why President Masoud Pezeshkian is calling for a return
to the Memorandum of Understanding peace deal amid growing
pressure on Iran’s economy from the US blockade.

Plus, a leaked report shows top military commanders have warned
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the war is unsustainable, as
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll abruptly resigns amid growing
chaos in the Pentagon.

Picture credit: Trump / Truth Social - note, this image was AI
generated

Highlights

Trump threatens Iran oil hub after US Jordan base attacked

US military warns war unsustainable amid growing Pentagon
chaos

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst
@RolandOliphant

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

US strikes Iran for first time in a month

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/30/pete-hegseth-told-not-to-extend-iran-war/

Trump posts AI video of Kharg Island being ‘blown to smithereens’

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/31/donald-trump-ai-video-kharg-island-iran-middle-east/

Washington Post: Military leaders warn Hegseth against extending
Iran war operations

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/30/military-leaders-warn-hegseth-against-extending-iran-war-operations/

Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards
2026

Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts
Awards 2026

Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British
Podcast Awards 2026

The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 -
Publisher Podcast Awards 2026

Audio Producer: Max Bower

Video Producer: Peter Shevlin

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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