Iran Just Got a Big Financial Green Light

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — "Iran Just Got a Big Financial Green Light"

Date: June 22, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News Podcasts)
Summary of Episode Theme:
This episode centers on the United States’ decision to grant Iran a temporary license to resume oil sales, the broader context of U.S.-Iran nuclear and economic talks, significant international developments including the resignation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a viral post from President Trump, updates on financial markets, the death of former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, and a food worker strike at Target Field.

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Iran’s New Financial Opportunity

Main News:

• The U.S. has issued a temporary 60-day license to Iran, allowing oil production and sales after negotiations in Switzerland.
  • [00:03] Dave Anthony: "Iran just got a big financial green light. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. The US has issued a temporary 60 day license authorizing Iran’s oil production and sales following weekend talks in Switzerland ..."

Key Points on U.S.-Iran Talks

• Progress on Nuclear and Economic Discussions:

  • [00:17] Vice President Vance feedback:
    • "There is still a lot to do as we continue to make progress on the nuclear talks, on the economic talks, as we continue to de mine the straits and ensure that that flow of traffic continues to pick back up."
  • De-mining strategic waterways is seen as crucial for increasing commerce.

• Market Reaction:

  • [00:27] Dave Anthony:
    • "Oil prices are down more than 2%."

• Oversight of Iranian Funds:

  • [00:46] Fox’s Trey Yingst (Tel Aviv):
    • "The U.S. along with Qatar will have some oversight over the unfrozen Iranian funds and that some could go to purchasing US Farm goods."

• Nuclear Oversight Breakthrough:

  • [00:58] Vice President Vance:
    • "This is probably what we’re most excited about as Americans. The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country."

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Regional Security: Middle East

• [00:32] Vice President Vance on Hezbollah and Israel:
  • "We want Hezbollah to stop firing at our friends in Israel. We want Israelis to be able to live in peace. We also want to make sure that you know, when, when things happen, they don't spiral into a broader escalation."

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UK Politics: Starmer Resigns

Big Change in Britain:

• [01:08] Dave Anthony:
  • "A big change is coming in Britain."
• [01:08] Reporter Update:
  • "After facing months and months of building pressure from both the public here in the UK as well as from within his own party, Keir Starmer is resigning as prime minister."
• [01:17] Next Steps:
  • Starmer will step down once his Labour Party selects a successor.
• [01:22] Jeff Paul, London:
  • "Starmer had faced criticism for the economy, illegal immigration and the appointment of former Jeffrey Epstein friend Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador."

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U.S. Politics: Trump’s Truth Social Post

• [01:31] Dave Anthony on Washington’s Reflecting Pool:
  • Recent viral post by President Trump regarding the pool’s algae bloom and floating paint.
  • Trump blamed “vandals illegally placing chemicals in the water,” threatened prosecution:
    • "There is a 10 year prison sentence for destruction or attempted destruction, which the president wrote will be fully enforced."
  • Citations have been issued to some individuals.

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Markets & Economy Update

• [02:24] Dave Anthony:
  • "Stocks are rising to start the week coming off a long Juneteenth holiday weekend. The Dow up 240 points. The NASDAQ gaining. The S&P 500 adding 23."
  • Oil prices and gas are both down:
    • "WTI right now is back to about 74 bucks a barrel. Gas is down another penny. AAA's national average $3.92 a gallon for regular, 64 cents less than last month's peak of the Iran conflict price surge at the pump."

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In Memoriam: Alan Greenspan

• [02:55] Jenny Cosola (FOX News):
  • "He served five terms as chair of the Federal Reserve. Economist Alan Greenspan has died. He was 100. His wife, years journalist Andrea Mitchell, released a statement saying Greenspan passed away at their home from complications of Parkinson's disease. Greenspan was a native New Yorker. He received his doctorate from Columbia University, was an advisor to Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign, then was chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Gerald Ford. President Ronald Reagan appointed him to the Federal Reserve in 1987."

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Labor & Sports: Target Field Strike

• [03:33] Minnesota Twins Stadium Concessions Strike:
  • More than 500 food and beverage workers walked out for a one-day strike seeking better health insurance, higher wages, and greater job protections.
  • [03:40] Shea Freeberg (union rep):
    • "The workers here have been committed to bargaining in good faith and to coming to an agreement. Unfortunately, their employer, Delaware North Company has not held to that same commitment."
  • Delaware North claims full service will continue during the strike.
  • [04:17] Jeff Manasso: Provided additional on-site coverage.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• [00:58] Vice President Vance:

  • "The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country."
  • Signaling a possible turning point in US-Iran nuclear relations.

• [01:31] Dave Anthony quoting President Trump’s post:

  • "There is a 10 year prison sentence for destruction or attempted destruction, which the president wrote will be fully enforced."

• [03:40] Shea Freeberg:

  • "The workers here have been committed to bargaining in good faith ... their employer ... has not held to that same commitment."

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03–01:06: Iran’s oil license, impact on prices, nuclear oversight announcement
• 01:08–01:22: Keir Starmer’s resignation, UK political climate
• 01:31–01:43: Trump’s post about Washington’s Reflecting Pool
• 02:24–02:55: Markets update and Alan Greenspan’s obituary
• 03:33–04:17: Minnesota Twins concessions workers strike

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Overall:
This update-packed episode offers a concise yet highly informative scan of the day’s top global, political, economic, and social headlines—delivering essential context and direct source quotes for major emerging stories.

Transcript

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Iran just got a big financial green light. I'm Dave Anthony, fox news. The US has issued a temporary 60 day license authorizing Iran's oil production and sales following weekend talks in Switzerland where this morning Vice President Vance says there

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is still a lot to do as we continue to make progress on the nuclear talks, on the economic talks, as we continue to de mine the straits and ensure that that flow of traffic continues to pick back up.

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And oil prices are down more than 2%. Another big part of the Lebanon we

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want Hezbollah to stop firing at our friends in Israel. We want Israelis to be able to live in peace. We also want to make sure that you know, when, when things happen, they don't spiral into a broader escalation.

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As for the other economic Benefits for Iran, Fox's Trey Youngst reports from Tel Aviv.

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The U.S. along with Qatar will have some oversight over the unfrozen Iranian funds and that some could go to purchasing US Farm goods. He also made a major announcement on access to Iran's nuclear program.

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This is probably what we're most excited about as Americans. The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country.

[A]

A big change is coming in Britain.

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After facing months and months of building pressure from both the public here in the UK as well as from within his own party, Keir Starmer is resigning as prime minister.

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He'll step down once his Labour Party picks a new prime minister. Fox's Jeff Paul also reports from London.

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Starmer had faced criticism for the economy, illegal immigration and the appointment of former Jeffrey Epstein friend Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador.

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There's a new Trump truth social post just out on the Washington reflecting pool that's turned green full of algae since the president had it drained and the bottom painted dark blue. Some of that paint is also peeled, seen floating in the water. But in the post he blames vandals illegally placing chemicals in the water. And the president wrote, remember, there is a 10 year prison sentence for destruction or attempted destruction, which the president wrote will be fully enforced. There have been people issued citations. America's listening to FOX News.

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stocks are rising to start the week coming off a long Juneteenth holiday weekend. The Dow up 240 points. The NASDAQ gaining the S&P 500 adding 23. As we mentioned, oil prices are down. WTI right now is back to about 74 bucks a barrel. Gas is down another penny. AAA's national average $3.92 a gallon for regular, 64 cents less than last month's peak of the Iran conflict. Price surge of the pump. Someone who was very influential managing the economy has died. Alan Greenspan.

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He served five terms as chair of the Federal Reserve. Economist Alan Greenspan has died. He was 100. His wife, years journalist Andrea Mitchell, released a statement saying Greenspan passed away at their home from complications of Parkinson's disease. Greenspan was a native New Yorker. He received his doctorate from Columbia University, was an advisor to Richard Nixon's 1968 campaign, then was chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Gerald Ford. President Ronald Reagan appointed him to the Federal Reserve in 1987. Jenny Cosola, Fox News.

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In Minnesota, there's a call for Twins fans to take food out to the ball game and their own drinks tonight.

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More than 500 target field food and beverage workers announced earlier this month that they'd walk off the job in a one day strike set for today during the planned game between the Minnesota Twins and the LA Dodgers. In their demands for better health insurance, higher wages and more job protections, the

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workers here have been committed to bargaining in good faith and to coming to an agreement. Unfortunately, their employer, Delaware North Company has not held to that same commitment.

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Shea Freeberg represents the union concession workers Delaware north saying they still plan to continue full service concessions at the ballpark during the strike.

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That's Jeff Manasso. I'm Dave Anthony. This is Fox News.

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