9AM ET 03/01/2026 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update - 9AM ET 03/01/2026 Newscast

Host: Paul Stevens (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: March 1, 2026
Theme: Major international repercussions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, heightened global security, disruption in air travel, and domestic violence incidents in the US.

Episode Overview

This episode covers the critical aftermath of the US-Israeli attack that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The newscast details growing tensions and threats from Iran, increased security measures in major US cities, massive air travel disruptions, updated travel advisories from the State Department, and two domestic mass shootings.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Iran Threatens US Bases and Expands Missile Attacks

[00:02–00:55]

Ali Larajani Response:
Jennifer Griffin highlights Ali Larajani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, as the pivotal figure responding to the killing of Khamenei.
- Quote:
  
  “The United States and the Zionists have burned the heart of the Iranian people and we will burn their hearts.”
  — Ali Larajani, via Jennifer Griffin [00:20]
- Iran’s response included launching 300+ missiles at the UAE’s Al Dharfra base (where the US is stationed) and around 100 at Israel. Iran also struck Oman.
- Notable escalation:
  
  “So this was actually more missiles fired at UAE. Iran has expanded its response, even firing missiles at Oman.”
  — Jennifer Griffin [00:46]

2. Heightened Security in US Cities

[00:55–01:34]

Cities Respond: New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles increase security presence around sensitive sites despite no credible threats.
- DC:
  
  “At this time there are no known threats to D.C. we are prepared to increase our presence as needed.”
  — Chris DiMaio quoting Metropolitan Police [01:08]
- NYC: Enhanced patrols at diplomatic, cultural, religious sites.
- LA:
  
  “…the LAPD has stepped up patrols near places of worship, community spaces and other areas of the city.”
  — Chris DiMaio quoting Mayor Karen Bass [01:19]

3. Disruption in Air Travel across the Middle East

[01:34–02:00]

Flight cancellations spike due to the conflict.
- Qatar’s main airport closed until at least Monday.
- Israeli airspace remains closed.
- Over 1,800 flights canceled by major Middle Eastern airlines.
“The attack on Iran disrupting flights across the Middle East and beyond.”
— Paul Stevens [01:34]

4. US State Department Issues Worldwide Caution

[02:32–03:23]

Worldwide Advisory:
- State Department urges all Americans, especially those in the Middle East, to follow embassy and consular alerts due to heightened risks.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump create a task force to assist Americans abroad.
- Uncertainty about future evacuation flights, as during the previous “12 Day War” between Israel and Iran in June.
“…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.”
— Gillian Turner [02:47]
- Secretary Rubio convened the G7 world leaders, canceled a planned trip to Israel.

5. Domestic Mass Shootings

[03:23–04:29]

Cincinnati:
- Multiple injured after a shooting at a music venue turned birthday party.
- Police Chief Adam Henney:
  
  “Non life threatened injuries from the gunshot wounds. We do not have any further information on the victims or what started this.”
  — Adam Henney [03:44]
Austin, TX:
- Three killed and at least 14 wounded at a bar shooting. Suspect killed after an exchange with police.
“At least three people are killed, at least 14 others hurt after a shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas.”
— Paul Stevens [04:08]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Ali Larajani’s Threat:

“The United States and the Zionists have burned the heart of the Iranian people and we will burn their hearts.”
— [00:20]
US City Security Reaction:

“We are prepared to increase our presence as needed.”
— [01:08]
State Department Advisory:

“Americans worldwide…should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest US Embassy or consulate.”
— [02:47]
On Mass Shooting Victims:

“Non life threatened injuries from the gunshot wounds. We do not have any further information…”
— [03:44]

Important Timestamps

[00:12] Iran official threatens US and Israel
[00:55] Security measures in US cities
[01:34] Air travel disruptions
[02:32] State Department warning to Americans abroad
[03:23] Secretary Rubio's actions and canceled Israel trip
[03:30] Mass shooting updates: Cincinnati and Austin

Wrap-Up

This newscast is a rapid-fire summary of escalating global and domestic crises, with each story reflecting the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict on US security, international travel, and American citizens at home and abroad. The episode retains a calm, matter-of-fact tone, typical of breaking news formats.

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[00:03]
Paul Stevens
Watching and waiting. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. Iranian leaders threatening the US and its bases across the Middle East. Fox's Jennifer Griffin in D.C. with the latest.
[00:13]
Jennifer Griffin
The man to watch is Ali Larajani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. He just gave an interview in which he described the killing of Ali Khamenei as extremely painful, threatening revenge. Quote, the United States and the Zionists have burned the heart of the Iranian people and we will burn their hearts. Meantime, Iran managed to fire more than 300 missiles at the UAE where the US has a military base at Al Dharfra, about the same number as it fired toward Israel. Actually about 100 ballistic missiles were fired toward Israel, according to the IDF. So this was actually more missiles fired at UAE. Iran has expanded its response, even firing missiles at Oman.
[00:55]
Paul Stevens
Meantime, several major US Cities say they are stepping up security in the wake of the U. S. Israeli attacks on Iran.
[01:02]
Chris DiMaio
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 DiMaio, Fox News.
[01:34]
Paul Stevens
And as you might imagine, air travel now being disrupted. The attack on Iran disrupting flights across the Middle east and beyond. The Qatar airport is closed until at least Monday morning. Israeli airspace remains closed. More than 1,800 flights by major Middle Eastern airlines have been cancelled. America is listening to FOX News.
[02:00]
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[02:32]
Paul Stevens
A warning from the State Department to Americans across the world following the U. S Israeli strikes on Iran that killed that country's supreme leader.
[02:40]
Gillian Turner
A State Department worldwide caution alert issued for all Americans everywhere in the world, particularly the hundreds of thousands in the Mid east 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 Holdup 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.
[03:24]
Paul Stevens
Fox's Gillian Turner Secretary State Marco Rubio, meantime, reportedly alerted congressional leaders before the strikes and convened the G7 world leaders via phone to discuss the next steps. His official trip to Israel, planned for tomorrow, has now been called off. Multiple people injured in a mass shooting at some sort of event in a music venue in Cincinnati early this morning. Interim Police Chief Adam Henney speaking to reporters about the victim's injuries. Non life threatened injuries from the gunshot wounds. We do not have any further information on the victims or what started this. Details about the suspected shooter and the incident have not been released. The venue started hosting a birthday party Saturday night, according to a post on Instagram, and at least three people are killed, at least 14 others hurt after a shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas. When police got to that scene, they confronted a man with a gun and returned fire that killed the suspect in that shooting. I'm Paul Stevens, this is Fox News.
[04:29]
Chris DiMaio
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