A New Trump Threat to Iran

Summary

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Episode Overview

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Episode: A New Trump Threat to Iran
Date: July 22, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News Podcasts)
Main Theme:
This episode provides a rapid-fire update on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions following a bold new threat from President Trump, alongside developments in American politics, the economy, and major world events.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Escalation in U.S.-Iran Tensions

• Trump’s New Threat:
  President Trump warned on Truth Social that any further Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz will prompt U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure:

  "From this time forward, anytime Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the US will bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant."
  — Dave Anthony reading Trump's post [00:03]

• Diplomatic Efforts & Bombings:
  Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized a willingness for negotiations, but asserted U.S. resolve following repeated attacks:

  “We've tried to do that now for a year and a half. But we're also not going to sit by and let ships be blown up or Americans be attacked.”
  — Marco Rubio [00:24]

• Military Activity Update:

  • Deeper U.S. strikes inside Iran and near the Strait of Hormuz (Trey Yingst, [00:34])
  • Iranian counterattacks triggered sirens in Bahrain and Kuwait; Jordan claimed to shoot down missiles (Trey Yingst, [00:45])

2. American Military Casualties

• Troop Losses:
  Jordan—site of three U.S. troop deaths last week; a fourth died in Iraq ([00:54])

• Presidential Response:
  President Trump to honor fallen troops at Dover Air Force Base, called it,

  “one of the hardest things he does as president.”
  — Dave Anthony on Trump’s remarks [01:06]
  Trump called the troops "patriots carrying out an important mission."

• On Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions:
  Trump, during remarks:

  “Nobody wants Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Do you want Iran to have a nuclear weapon? You think it's good?”
  — Donald Trump [01:11]

3. U.S. Political Updates

• Arizona Primaries:

  • Republican Wins:
    Trump touts a "big night" for MAGA Republicans, mocking Democrats (as “dumb a crats”) for being “dumbfounded.” (Dave Anthony, [01:15])
    • Andy Biggs won the GOP primary for governor; will challenge incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs ([01:30])
    • Mark Lamb, another Trump-backed candidate, won the GOP primary for Biggs’ seat.
  • District 1 Race:
    • Trump-endorsed Jay Feely (former NFL kicker) nominated by GOP
    • Democrat Marlene Galan Woods (endorsed by national party) vs. Dr. Amish Shah – race not yet called ([01:56], Fox’s Matt Finn)

• Notable Rally Quote:

  "Let's make this the year that we turn Arizona red again."
  — Andy Biggs [01:24]

4. Economic Update

• Stock Market Performance:
  • Dow up 217 points
  • S&P 500 up 4
  • NASDAQ down 54
  • Oil prices up 2% ($87/barrel), nearly $20 rise since July start
  • Gasoline up $0.05 today; national average $4.06/gal ([02:16])

5. Government Shutdown Prospects

• Budget Showdown:
  • House passed a stopgap funding measure to avoid a shutdown
  • Measure extends funding through Dec 4th, mainly along party lines (220–205), with some Democratic support
  • Senate passage remains uncertain due to a 60-vote threshold
  • Democrats are frustrated over lack of negotiation and ICE overhaul issues
    — Lily Ann Wu, FOX News ([02:49])

6. World Event: Louvre Heist Aftermath

• Louvre Gallery Reopens:
  • The Apollo Gallery in Paris reopens after last October’s high-profile jewel theft ($100M in crown jewels stolen)
  • Enhanced security features; gallery returns to ceremonial function

  “Robbers took less than eight minutes to force their way in through a window and steal $100 million worth of crown jewels.”
  — Jonathan Savage, FOX News [03:35]

  • Five suspects charged, but stolen jewels remain missing ([04:07])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Threatening Tone:

  "From this time forward, anytime Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the US will bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant."
  — Donald Trump, via Dave Anthony [00:03]

• Firm Diplomacy:

  “But we're also not going to sit by and let ships be blown up or Americans be attacked.”
  — Marco Rubio [00:24]

• Presidency’s Burden:

  "It's one of the hardest things he does as president."
  — Dave Anthony on Trump's view [01:06]

• Iran Nuclear Question:

  "Nobody wants Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Do you want Iran to have a nuclear weapon? You think it's good?"
  — Donald Trump [01:11]

• Political Rallying:

  "Let's make this the year that we turn Arizona red again."
  — Andy Biggs [01:24]

• Art World Drama:

  “Robbers took less than eight minutes to force their way in... and steal $100 million worth of crown jewels.”
  — Jonathan Savage [03:35]

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Important Segments & Timestamps

• Trump’s Threat to Iran: [00:02–00:16]
• Rubio on U.S. posture toward Iran: [00:16–00:28]
• Details on Bombings and Counterattacks: [00:34–00:54]
• U.S. Troop Deaths and Presidential Reactions: [00:54–01:11]
• Arizona Primary Results: [01:15–01:56]
• Economic and Oil Price Update: [02:16–02:49]
• Government Shutdown Outlook: [02:49–03:30]
• Louvre Gallery and Jewel Heist: [03:30–04:07]

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Summary

This episode centers on President Trump's sharp warning to Iran and the continued military escalation in the region, alongside updates on fallen U.S. service members, significant victories for Trump-backed Republicans in Arizona, economic news, looming federal funding battles, and a dramatic art world development in France. The reporting is brisk, punchy, and centered on U.S. strategic, political, and economic interests, mixing hard news with moments of presidential and political rhetoric.

Transcript

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A new Trump threat to Iran. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. The president posted that on Truth Social writing. From this time forward, anytime Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the US Will bomb and destroy one bridge or power plant.

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The president always prefers to negotiate and reach a deal on these things. And we prepare willing to do that. We've tried to do that now for a year and a half. But we're also not going to sit by and let ships be blown up or Americans be attacked.

[A]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that this morning at a summit in the Philippines after an 11th straight night of American bombing.

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The target list expanding deeper strikes inside of Iranian territory along with a variety of positions near to the Strait of Hormuz.

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Fox's Trey Youngst also reports from Tel Aviv.

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The Iranians launched new counterattacks overnight, triggering sirens in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Jordanians also say they shot down a number of incoming Iranian missiles.

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Jordan is where three American troops were killed last week. A fourth died in Iraq. And President Trump will be there at Dover Air Force Base next hour when their flag draped caskets arrive.

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Here we go.

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Going to honor them, telling reporters just minutes ago it's one of the hardest things he does as president. He's called them patriots carrying out an important mission.

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Nobody wants Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Do you want Iran to have a nuclear weapon? You think it's good?

[A]

Well, the president also touted in another Truth social post a big night of primary wins for maga. Republicans in Arizona proclaiming dumb a crats, as he calls them, are dumbfounded.

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Let's make this the year that we turn Arizona red again.

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Andy Biggs won the GOP primary for governor. And then we'll try to unseat Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs. Another Trump backed candidate, Mark Lamb, won the GOP primary to replace Biggs.

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In the competitive District 1 congressional race, Trump endorsed. Former NFL kicker Jay Feely was nominated for November. In that same race, national Democrats backed Marlene Galan woods, who's currently in second place against Dr. Amish Shah.

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Fox's Matt Finn says that race not called yet.

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Stocks are mixed so far this morning. The dow is up 217 points. The S&P 500 is gaining 4. But the NASDAQ is down 54 as oil prices rise back up more than 2%. WTI almost 87 bucks a barrel. That's nearly $20 higher than when July started. Gas is up another nickel today. Triple A's national average for regular 406 per gallon. That's 17 since more than last Wednesday. Will the government shut down again this fall? U.S. republicans hope not. Already approving a new budget plan, the

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government is currently set to run out of money at the end of September, just before the midterm elections. And this stopgap funding measure, which passed the House largely along party lines, aims to avoid an election year shutdown funding federal agencies at existing levels through December 4th. Democrats who've been demanding overhauls to how ICE officers operate in the field, opposing the measure ahead of the vote, arguing it was drafted without bipartisan negotiation, though six did join Republicans in advancing the bill, which passed 220 to 205. We could still see another shutdown, however, with an impasse over funding in the Senate, which has a 60 vote threshold. Lily Ann Wu, FOX News.

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This is a big day in France. A gallery at the famous Louvre Museum in Paris back open.

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The Apollo Gallery has opened its doors for the first time since the heist in October last year. But the precious jewels and artifacts it once displayed have been removed, and not just by the thieves. Louvre management says the gallery's returning to its original 17th century ceremonial purpose. Robbers took less than eight minutes to force their way in through a window and steal $100 million worth of crown jewels. Since then, security has been boosted with new surveillance cameras and anti intrusion systems. Jonathan Savage, FOX NEWS.

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Those precious stolen jewels have not been recovered. There are five suspects charged. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.