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Breaking his silence, the ayatollah responds. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. Iran's supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei issues a statement about the deal with the US Warning Tehran will not bow to what he calls excessive demands from the US in future negotiations. Fox's Max Gordon has more from Dubai.
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In Ayatollah statement, he says it was the American president who out of desperation used all kinds of leverage to bring this about. The Ayatollah goes on to say he helped held a different view on the memorandum of understanding, but signed off on it after Iran's president accepted responsibility for its outcome and said he wouldn't give in to excessive American demands. The Ayatollah also addressed the upcoming negotiations, saying that just because negotiators were meeting in person, it didn't mean that they would be accepting all of America's demands.
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And Vice President Vance says he doesn't know exactly when he will be going to Switzerland for the in person signing ceremony for that deal, which was initially planned for tomorrow. Meantime, War Secretary Pete Hegseth told Republican Belgium if Iran does not comply with the agreement, the US Is prepared to
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restart if we need to. We prefer not to, but we are prepared and postured to.
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After that, the US Military could blockade Iran's ports again. After years of construction, the Barack Obama Presidential center opens its doors in Chicago. The former president speaking at the dedication ceremony just a short time ago, emphasized his deep connection to the city.
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Day by day, block by block, I got to know the people who lived here. Their hopes, their dreams, their tragedies and their triumphs. I witnessed their resilience in the face of hardship.
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Ceremony included musical performances including from Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder and others. Former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton there to celebrate America's
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listening to Fox spring response. Cheers to America's 250th birthday. Get 20% off your first purchase at foxnewswineshop.com with code FNRADIO20. 20% discount excludes wine club offers and cannot be combined with any other promotion. Expires July 31, 2026. Must be 21. Order to order. Please drink responsibly.
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A judge sentences a Southern California couple for the starving death of their baby.
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The San Diego County District attorney's office revealing 26 year old Elizabeth Uckman and 25 year old Brandon Copeland were each sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Separate juries finding them guilty of second degree murder in the 2021 death of their three month old daughter, Delilah. Prosecutors say the baby had no underlying health conditions and died after suffering from prolonged starvation and neglect, arguing the parents failed to seek help and noting the little one weighed less than four pounds when she passed, less than half her birth weight. Defense attorneys tried to push back against the murder charge, arguing both parents were struggling with their mental health and social services didn't do enough to intervene. Kristin Goodwin, fox news.
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A 21 year old Chicago man is facing hate crime charges after admitting he set a cross on fire in Grant park earlier this month. Merlin Liu claims he was protesting President Trump, not targeting black people. But police are not buying it, charging him with four felonies. As the US Sees an economic benefit from the cooling tensions in the Middle East. With crude oil and gas prices falling, the job market is holding steady and fewer people signed up for first time unemployment benefits.
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New claims declined to 226,000 last week, down 4,000 from the previous week. Though continuing claims, those remaining on Benefits rose to 1.8 million, an increase of 24,000, suggesting some people were taking longer to find a new position. Jenny Coselda, FOX News.
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Democratic socialist Janice Lewis George is on a glide path to become Washington, DC's first socialist mayor. The DC council member dominated the mayoral primary, easily defeating nine competitors, including Kenyon McDuffie, who conceded today. I'm Carmen Roberts and this is FOX News.
This episode provides a concise rundown of key national and international news developments for the afternoon of June 18, 2026. Major stories include Iran’s response to a new US deal, the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center, notable US legal updates, economic indicators, and political shifts in Washington, DC.
Ayatollah Mujtaba Khamenei’s Statement
“The American president who out of desperation used all kinds of leverage to bring this about.” — Max Gordon, summarizing Khamenei (00:22)
US Leadership Reactions
“Restart if we need to. We prefer not to, but we are prepared and postured to.” — Pete Hegseth (01:09)
“Day by day, block by block, I got to know the people who lived here. Their hopes, their dreams, their tragedies and their triumphs. I witnessed their resilience in the face of hardship.” — Barack Obama (01:32)
“The baby had no underlying health conditions and died after suffering from prolonged starvation and neglect...the little one weighed less than four pounds when she passed, less than half her birth weight.” — Kristin Goodwin (02:22)
“New claims declined to 226,000 last week, down 4,000 from the previous week…continuing claims…rose to 1.8 million, an increase of 24,000.” — Jenny Coselda (03:33)
“Democratic socialist Janice Lewis George is on a glide path to become Washington, DC’s first socialist mayor…easily defeating nine competitors.” (03:52)
This episode efficiently covers critical headlines with direct reporting, authoritative commentary, and a brisk, news-focused tone. For listeners seeking a crisp update on global and domestic developments as of June 18, 2026, it delivers the most salient points in under five minutes.