• How does the war in Iran end?
    Apr 22 2026

    With Trump saying the ceasefire with Iran is 'extended', how could this conflict end? And what are the long-term implications for the region, and who will dominate – Israel or Iran?

    Richard is joined by Hamidreza Azizi, an Iranian analyst and Visiting Fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin. He has spent much of his career in Iran, studying the regime, and talks at length about the current war, its origins and what could happen next in the Middle East.

    The two also discuss Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' in the region - made up of Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis. Azizi's new book The Axis of Resistance: Iran, Israel and the Struggle for the Middle East is out later in the spring.

    You can also watch our podcasts on our YouTube channel here.

    You can email your questions to Richard and Yalda at theworld@sky.uk

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    36 mins
  • ‘Black Wednesday’ - Inside Lebanon after Israel’s airstrikes
    Apr 15 2026

    On Wednesday 8 April, more than 300 people were killed after Israel launched ‘100 strikes in 10 minutes’ in Lebanon during what is being dubbed ‘Black Wednesday’. What exactly unfolded that day?

    Yalda has spent time with those who witnessed the attacks and shares with Richard what they have been telling her.

    While a shaky ceasefire remains in place between Iran and the US, no such ceasefire exists between Lebanon and Israel although talks are underway between the two countries in Washington.

    Richard gives his view from Tel Aviv, where life is much more normal.

    So what could happen next in this war? Listen to the full episode to find out.

    You can email your questions to Richard and Yalda at theworld@sky.uk

    You can also watch our podcasts on our YouTube channel here.

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    32 mins
  • Inside Lebanon: A war within the war
    Mar 25 2026

    Is Trump winding down the war or just playing for time? Did Netanyahu just reveal his grand plan for the Middle East? And how is the conflict is playing out in Lebanon?

    Yalda is in Beirut where Israeli bombs continue to devastate the capital. She has spent time in residential areas that have been largely destroyed and spoken to people living there. Is this the Israeli next front line?

    Meanwhile Richard is in Tel Aviv where he managed to speak to Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a press conference. But why is what he said so extraordinary?

    You can email your questions to Richard and Yalda at theworld@sky.uk

    You can also watch our podcasts on our YouTube channel here.

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    36 mins
  • Inside Iran: What's it like in Tehran right now?
    Mar 19 2026

    Sky News International Affairs Editor Dominic Waghorn and his team are currently some of the only international journalists inside Iran. The internet is sporadic but they managed to connect with Yalda to bring her news from straight from Iranian capital Tehran.

    The team were there to witness the Israeli air strike that killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani. They were able to see the thousands of supporters take to the streets for his funeral and have spoken to ordinary Iranians about the conflict.

    Yalda also talked to Dominic and his producer Zein Ja'Far about the difficulties they have faced in reporting from Iran.

    If you have any questions for Yalda and the team, please email them at theworld@sky.uk

    You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here

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    28 mins
  • Did America and Israel just ramp up the war in the Middle East?
    Mar 18 2026

    Is Israel about to occupy Lebanon? Why is Donald Trump sending more troops to the Middle East? And what is it actually like reporting from an active war zone?

    Yalda and Richard discuss the latest developments in Iran and what the killing of the country's security chief Ali Larijani could mean for any peace process.

    They assess the reaction of the Gulf states to the war and look at how possibly putting troops on the ground could affect the conflict.

    Meanwhile, Israel says its forces have begun “limited and targeted” ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. What’s the justification? The pair examine the possible reason and talk about when they were both there in 2024.

    The two of them will answer listeners' questions, so write to them at theworld@sky.uk

    You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here

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    34 mins
  • 10 days of war: How the Iran conflict is becoming a global crisis
    Mar 11 2026

    Who is the new Iranian leader and will he make a difference to the conflict? Trump says the war is "won" but do his team agree? And who is set to gain from the war in Iran?

    Yalda is in Qatar and Richard is in Tel Aviv for this week's episode. Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani has told Yalda he wants a diplomatic solution to the conflict and has told Iran to stop the attacks in the region.

    The pair discuss what the conflict means for the Gulf States and Richard gives some context to Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei and what his appointment might mean for hopes of peace.

    They also answer listeners' questions on which countries will benefit from the war, that reveal some surprising answers.

    To watch the episode on YouTube, click here.

    Send your questions to theworld@sky.uk

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    35 mins
  • Have America and Israel just started a forever war with Iran?
    Mar 4 2026

    What happens next in Iran? Will there be regime change? And what are the actual objectives of Israel and America?

    Yalda and Richard are both in Israel as the conflict in the region ramps up. Both have been reporting on the ground and working their contacts to find out what the American and Israeli strategy is.

    As the death toll in Iran climbs, and the Americans say the biggest hits are yet to come, just what happens next?

    The two of them will answer listeners' questions, so write to them at theworld@sky.uk

    To listen to Richard’s bonus Q&A episode, click here.

    You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here.

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    27 mins
  • Ayatollah Khamenei killed: What next for The Middle East? Q&A with Richard Engel
    Mar 1 2026

    Can you carry out regime change without boots on the ground? Will President Trump walk away now the Supreme Leader is dead? Does this feel like 2003 all over again?

    Richard has been in Israel watching events unfold. He was in Tel Aviv when Israel and America launched strikes against Iran which ultimately led to the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei and many members of the top command.

    In this special episode, Richard answers some questions about the situation and what might happen next.

    He will be back with Yalda for a regular episode later in the week.

    The two of them will answer listeners' questions, so write to them at theworld@sky.uk

    You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here.

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    20 mins