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Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 03/01/2026 Newscast

Date: March 1, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Runtime Covered: 00:03–04:56

Episode Overview

This urgent Fox News newscast provides breaking coverage of high-profile U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The episode details President Trump’s statement, Iran’s immediate military response, official U.S. reactions and clarifications, and the beginnings of congressional debate over the scope of military action. The episode ends with a brief segment on a major vehicle recall. The overall tone is intense, immediate, and focused on fast-moving geopolitical and domestic developments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Khamenei Killed in Airstrikes (00:03–01:08)

Chris DiMaio (Host): Opens with confirmation from President Trump that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, is dead after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
Details From President Trump:
- Trump describes Khamenei as “one of the most evil people in history.”
- He frames the attack as justice for victims of Khamenei’s rule worldwide.
- Asserts that heavy, targeted bombing campaigns will continue “uninterrupted throughout the week or as long as necessary.”
Israeli and Iranian Sources:
- Israeli reports back up the claim of Khamenei’s death.
- Iranian state media confirms Khamenei’s death and names three interim leaders.
- Announced a 40-day mourning period, referring to Khamenei as a martyr.
Memorable Quote (President Trump via Chris DiMaio):
“This is not only justice for the people of Iran, but for all great Americans and those people from many countries throughout the world killed or mutilated by Khomeini and his gang of bloodthirsty thugs.” (00:24)
Additional Note: Relatives of Khamenei and dozens of Iranian officials also killed in the attack.

2. Escalating Retaliatory Threats (00:54–01:53)

Social Media Statement:
Trump posts on Truth Social that Iran has threatened, “to hit very hard today, harder than they've ever hit before.” (00:54)
U.S. Threat of Overwhelming Response:
Trump warns, “if they do, we will hit them with a force that's never been seen before.” (00:55)
Current Military Situation:
- Israeli military reports a new wave of strikes targeting Iran’s ballistic missile and aerial defense systems.
- Ongoing explosions in Tehran.
- Iran has fired drones and missiles at multiple Israeli locations, including Jerusalem.
- Recent Iranian missile attack on a residential area of Tel Aviv highlighted.
Correspondent Check-in: Greg Palcott in London provides the latest situational summary.

3. US Defense Response and Propaganda Claims (03:02–03:52)

Reporting on U.S. Military Casualties:
- Senior U.S. defense officials confirm no American service members killed or injured and no U.S. naval ships hit.
- Minimal damage to U.S. bases, “does not impact operations.”
Denial of Civilian Targeting:
- U.S. official refutes Iranian claims that a primary school was hit, reiterating that the U.S. “does not target any civilian infrastructure.”
Target Details:
- Strikes have focused on IRGC command facilities, missile/drone sites, and airfields.
- More nuclear sites expected to be targeted in upcoming strikes.
Quote (Liz Frieden, FOX News):
“Officials say we can expect more nuclear facilities to be targeted next.” (03:46)

4. Congressional War Powers Debate (03:52–04:12)

Congressional Pushback:
- Bipartisan group in Congress demands a rapid vote on a war powers resolution.
- Some question the legality of further attacks without Congressional approval, fearing escalation into a larger conflict.

5. Major Subaru Vehicle Recall (04:12–04:56)

Recall Details:
- About 70,000 Subaru Crosstrek and Forester Hybrids recalled due to possible fuel leaks and fire risk.
- No fires or injuries reported; repairs offered free of charge.
- Vehicle owners advised to park outside and keep fuel tanks below half full until repairs.
Quote (Paul Stevens, FOX News):
“Subaru says at least 33 fuel leaks have been reported in the U.S., but no fires or injuries.” (04:36)

Notable Quotes & Moments

President Trump’s Victory Statement:
“Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead.” (00:12)
Escalation Threat:
“They better not do that, however, because if they do, we will hit them with a force that's never been seen before.” – President Trump via Truth Social (00:55)
Iranian Succession Announcement:
“Iranian state media now saying three figures will be running things after admitting the Supreme Leader has been killed. Also announcing a 40-day mourning period for the person they describe as a martyr.” – Correspondent (01:08)
U.S. Targeting Statement:
“The official refuted the Iranian foreign minister's claim that the U.S. targeted a primary school, saying that the U.S. does not target any civilian infrastructure.” – Liz Frieden, FOX News (03:28)

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Khamenei's Death & Trump Statement | 00:03–01:08 | | Iran Vows Retaliation; Israel Strikes Continue | 00:54–01:53 | | U.S. Defense Official Response | 03:02–03:52 | | Congressional War Powers Debate | 03:52–04:12 | | Subaru Vehicle Recall | 04:12–04:56 |

Summary

This newscast delivers a rapid succession of breaking developments around the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader in coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes. The episode features combative statements from President Trump, ongoing military exchanges between Iran and Israel, an official U.S. pushback against Iranian propaganda, and the first signs of political friction in Washington over the president’s war powers. The tone is urgent and high-stakes, with clear signals that further escalation is possible in the coming hours. The newscast closes with consumer-oriented information about a major automobile recall. This episode provides a concise but comprehensive look at a world-shaping moment.

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Khamenei eliminated. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. President Trump says Iran's supreme leader is dead, following US And Israeli airstrikes. The president says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead. President Trump's confirmation follows Israeli reports that the supreme leader was killed in airstrikes. President Trump says this is not only justice for the people of Iran, but for all great Americans and those people from many countries throughout the world killed or mutilated by Khomeini and his gang of bloodthirsty thugs. US And Israeli airstrikes were launched early Saturday morning. The heavy and pinpoint bombing the president says will continue uninterrupted throughout the week or as long as necessary. In Washington, Jared Halpern, FOX News. The president just posting on Truth Social that Iran just stated that they're going
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to hit very hard today, harder than
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they've ever hit before. They, they better not do that, however, because if they do, we will hit them with a force that's never been seen before. Thank you for your attention to that matter. DONALD J. Trump. So what happens with Iran's leadership now?
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Iranian state media now saying three figures will be running things after admitting the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed. Also announcing a 40 day mourning period for the person they describe as a martyr. Relatives of the ayatollah and dozens of top officials were also killed in that well synchronized attack on the leadership compound, one of hundreds of targets we're getting right now. Fresh explosions in Tehran. Israeli military reporting a new wave of strikes. Ballistic missile sites as well as aerial defense systems in the crosshairs to limit Iran's ability to strike back. But Iran is not quitting. There are new reports of drones and missiles fired at various locations in Israel, including Jerusalem after a devastating missile attack on a residential area of Tel Aviv.
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Fox's Greg Palcott in London. America's listening to FOX News.
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as US strikes continue on Iran, US Central Command is pushing back against what they say is Iranian propaganda.
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A senior U.S. defense official tells Fox News no U.S. service members have been killed or injured, no U.S. navy ships have been struck by Iranian missiles and there is only minimal damage to US Bases and it does not impact operations. The official refuted the Iranian foreign minister's claim that the US Targeted a primary school, saying that the US does not target any civilian infrastructure. US Strikes in Iran are far from over. The US Official also says so far targets have included Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, missile and drone launch sites and military airfields. Officials say we can expect more nuclear facilities to be targeted next. In Washington, Liz Frieden, FOX News.
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Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain the president's military attack on Iran. Democrats and some Republicans argue that the president must seek approval from Congress for what they warn is a potentially illegal campaign that risks a deeper conflict. A major car company has announced a recall.
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It's a voluntary recall by subaru of about 70,000 vehicles due to a potential fuel leak that could increase the risk of fires. That recall includes 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid and 2025 Forester Hybrid models. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says fuel may le fuel filler cap if the tank is near full and exposed to high temperatures, raising pressure inside the tank. Subaru says at least 33 fuel leaks have been reported in the U. S, but no fires or injuries. Vehicle owners are being told to park outside and keep fuel levels below a half tank until a dealer replaces the fuel cap gasket free of charge. Paul Stevens, FOX News, and I'm Chris de Bayo.
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