7AM ET 03/01/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 7AM ET 03/01/2026 Newscast

Overview

This episode delivers essential national and international news updates, with major developments focused on the joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran that resulted in the reported death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Coverage also highlights protests and heightened security in the U.S. and abroad, governmental responses, and the potential risks introduced by recent changes to airport security protocols.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran and Khamenei’s Death

• The newscast begins with a confirmation of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death alongside over 40 other Iranian officials due to joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

• Details of the operation are provided by Nate Foy from Cyprus:

  • Over 900 strikes conducted in 12 hours, targeting Iranian air defense, airfields, and drone sites.
  • Israel describes it as their largest air campaign ever.
  • Iranian retaliation has struck both civilian and military targets, including U.S. bases in the Middle East.
  • U.S. Central Command refutes Iranian claims:
    • No U.S. casualties.
    • No U.S. Navy ships hit.
    • Minimal damage to U.S. bases with no operational impact.

  Notable Quote:

  • “The U.S. launched more than 900 strikes in the first 12 hours of this operation. They took out Iranian air defense positions, airfields and drone launching sites... Israel called its largest air campaign in the country's history.”
    — Nate Foy, [00:21]

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2. Global and Domestic Reactions: Protests and Security Precautions

• After news of Khamenei’s death, major protests broke out:

  • In Karachi, Pakistan, protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate; at least one dead, several wounded after clashes with security forces.
  • Major U.S. cities elevate security:
    • Washington, D.C.: Monitoring situation; no known threats; ready to increase presence.
    • New York: Enhanced patrols at sensitive sites.
    • Los Angeles: Increased LAPD patrols at places of worship and community spaces, despite no credible threats.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “Hundreds of protesters storming the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan today following Khamenei's death. At least one person was killed, several others wounded after security forces clashed with protesters...”
    — Paul Stevens, [01:04]
  • “They're enhancing patrols at diplomatic, cultural and religious sites... while there are no known credible threats at this time, the LAPD has stepped up patrols...”
    — Chris DiMeo, [01:24]

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3. State Department Warning to Americans Abroad

• The State Department issues a worldwide caution alert:

  • Americans, especially those in the Middle East, urged to follow embassy/consulate security advisories.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio, working with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago, launches a task force to aid Americans overseas.
  • References the previous "12 Day War" between Israel and Iran (June 2025), when U.S. officials arranged evacuation flights; current status unclear.
  • Notes the collapse of negotiations between Washington and Tehran since June.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “State Department worldwide caution alert issued for all Americans everywhere in the world, particularly the hundreds of thousands in the Mideast following the launch of US Combat operations in Iran.”
    — State Department Official, [02:39]
  • “Secretary of State Marco Rubio... has launched a task force to aid as many Americans overseas as possible.”
    — State Department Official, [02:49]

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4. U.S. Internal Security—Airport Shoe Removal Controversy

• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem criticized for lifting the airport shoe removal requirement:

  • TSA scanners at many U.S. airports cannot scan shoes, increasing risk.
  • DHS defends the decision, citing multiple risk assessments, some conducted during the prior administration.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “Secretary Kristi Noem produced a significant risk by letting that happen... the IG says TSA scanners at many US Airports can't scan shoes, meaning they can't detect any weapons or bombs.”
    — Jill Nadeau, [03:47]

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Timestamps of Important Segments

• U.S.-Israeli Strikes Details: Nate Foy reports from Cyprus | [00:21]
• Protest & Security Reactions: Paul Stevens and Chris DiMeo | [01:04]–[02:00]
• State Department Alert: State Department Official | [02:39]
• DHS Airport Policy Criticism: Jill Nadeau | [03:47]

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Memorable Moments and Quotes

• “The U.S. launched more than 900 strikes in the first 12 hours of this operation.” — Nate Foy ([00:21])
• “U.S. central Command pushing back on claims by Iran saying no US Casualties have happened.” — Nate Foy ([00:42])
• “Hundreds of protesters storming the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan today following Khamenei's death.” — Paul Stevens ([01:04])
• “They also said at this time there are no known threats to D.C. we are prepared to increase our presence as needed.” — Chris DiMeo ([01:24])
• “State Department worldwide caution alert issued for all Americans everywhere in the world, particularly the hundreds of thousands in the Mideast...” — State Department Official ([02:39])
• “Secretary Kristi Noem produced a significant risk by letting that happen...” — Jill Nadeau ([03:47])

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Tone and Delivery

The reporting is brisk, urgent, and focused, with correspondents providing rapid updates on evolving international crises, government warnings, and domestic security implications. The tone is serious, reflecting the potential for global escalation and immediate impacts on American citizens abroad and at home.

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For listeners:
This newscast is a swift snapshot of a day marked by seismic military and diplomatic developments with wide-reaching effects, offering crucial context and clear warnings for American citizens in a turbulent global moment.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

A confirmation. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was among 40 other Iranian officials and leaders killed by U.S. israel joint strikes over the weekend. Fox's Nate Foy is in Cyprus on the U.S. israeli attacks.

[Nate Foy]

The U.S. launched more than 900 strikes in the first 12 hours of this operation. They took out Iranian air defense positions, airfields and drone launching sites Israel called its largest air campaign in the country's history. Now Iran's response has hit both civilian and military targets. U.S. bases across the Middle east took fire, including a Navy base in bahrain, but a U.S. defense official says it was an empty warehouse. U.S. central Command pushing back on claims by Iran saying no US Casualties have happened. No US Navy ships were struck by missiles and very minimal damage to US Bases has happened. It has not impacted operations.

[Paul Stevens]

Meantime, hundreds of protesters storming the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan today following Khamenei's death. At least one person was killed, several others wounded after security forces clashed with protesters there. Meantime, several major US Cities stepping up their security in the wake of the US And Israeli attacks on Iran.

[Chris DiMeo]

The Metropolitan Police department in Washington, D.C. issuing a statement saying it's closely monitoring events unfolding in Iran. They also said at this time there are no known threats to D.C. we are prepared to increase our presence as needed. In New York, the NYPD says it's enhancing patrols at diplomatic, cultural and religious sites. And the mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass saying in a statement while there are no known credible threats at this time, the LAPD has stepped up patrols near places of worship, community spaces and other areas of the city. Chris DiMeo, Fox News America is listening to FOX News.

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[Paul Stevens]

A warning from the State Department to Americans across the world following the US And Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader.

[State Department Official]

State Department worldwide caution alert issued for all Americans everywhere in the world, particularly the hundreds of thousands in the Mideast following the launch of US Combat operations in Iran. Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle east should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest US Embassy or consulate. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holedup at Mar a Lago with President Trump has launched a task force to aid as many Americans overseas as possible. During the 12 Day War between Israel and Iran last June, officials offered evacuation flights to bring American citizens home. No word yet on whether they will do so again. Negotiations between Washington and Tehran fell apart slowly but steadily beginning in June.

[Paul Stevens]

Fox's Gillian Turner the State Department. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly alerted congressional leaders before the strikes in then convene the G7 world leaders via phone to talk about the next steps in Iran. New report says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem created security risks by letting folks keep their shoes on at US Airports.

[Jill Nadeau]

Remember what a relief it was last year when DHS announced people no longer had to take their shoes off when getting through airport security. Now the Wall Street Journal says the DHS inspector general reported Secretary Kristi Noem produced a significant risk by letting that happen. The IG says TSA scanners at many US Airports can't scan shoes, meaning they can't detect any weapons or bombs that may be stashed away in footwear. But DHS says the no shoes rule was tossed only after numerous risk assessments, some of which were done during the Biden administration. Jill Nadeau, FOX News and I'm Paul Stevens.

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