Iran Makes New Threats as Attacks Continue - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update — July 23, 2026

Episode: "Iran Makes New Threats as Attacks Continue"

Host: Lisa Lucera, with field and policy correspondents
Theme: The episode dives into escalating tensions between Iran, the UK, and the US, Middle East security, US domestic policy responses, and other top headlines.

Main Theme

The core focus is on Iran’s new threats against the UK following alleged assistance to US airstrikes, further escalation in Middle Eastern conflicts, and rippling effects domestically and globally. The episode also touches briefly on other national news: sports, legal developments, and regulatory policy moves.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Escalation Between Iran, UK, and US

[00:02–00:41] Host Lisa Lucera and correspondents detail Iran’s warning to the UK after reports that US B1 bombers used British air bases to strike Iran.
- Quote:
  “Tehran issuing a warning to the UK for letting US Forces use its bases during airstrikes.”
  —Lisa Lucera [00:03]
- Details: Iran claims British bases are now “legitimate targets.” The UK government responds forcefully, vowing readiness to defend itself 24/7.
- B1 bombers’ capabilities highlighted:
  “That B1 bomber, of course, a massive plane that carries more than £75,000 of weapons…it can hit multiple targets on one run.”
  —Correspondent [00:25]
Implication: Heightened military posturing and risk of the UK being drawn deeper into US–Iran tension.

2. Middle East Military Activity and US Response

[00:41–01:14]
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea.
- Presidential Warning:
  “President Trump issuing a warning on Truth Social that if they do it again, the US will hold Iran responsible and…carry out major punishment against Iran and the Houthis.”
  —Lisa Lucera [00:47]
Impact: Markets react negatively—“stocks in the red,” with specifics on Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P drops, and crude oil surging past $93 per barrel.
Policy Response: The House attempts to limit military engagement with a new War Powers Resolution.

3. Congressional Moves: War Powers Resolution

[01:14–01:31] Correspondent Jessica Rosenthal reports on the latest War Powers Resolution:
- Seeks to remove US armed forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes.
- Four House Republicans support it: Thomas Massie (KY), Tom Barrett (MI), Brian Fitz (PA), Warren Davidson (OH).
- Outcome: The measure fails in the Senate.
- Quote:
  “Four House Republicans voted for the War Powers Resolution...The measure did not pass the Senate.”
  —Jessica Rosenthal [01:14]

4. Sports: White House Honoring the Dodgers

[01:31–01:52]
- President Trump welcomes the World Series-winning LA Dodgers.
- Praises star Shohei Ohtani:
  “Last year, Shohei did what was previously unthinkable. Nobody thought it was possible…third straight unanimous league MVP with a franchise record 55 home runs.”
  —President Trump and staff [01:40–01:49]
- Dodgers set franchise and league records.

5. Legal: Sentencing in Minnesota Fraud Case

[02:15–03:00]
- Abdiaziz Farrah gets an additional 10 years for attempting to bribe a juror in the “Feeding Our Future” fraud trial.
- Already serving 28 years; sentences to be consecutive.
- Memorable Moment:
  “[They] delivered a bag with $120,000 in cash to a juror’s home with a note calling for a not guilty verdict…That woman, Juror number 52, called the cops.”
  —CJ Papa [02:40]
- Farrah apologizes to the juror in court.

6. State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration (Disaster Funding)

[03:00–03:25]
- Over 24 states sue after Trump administration ties disaster aid to changes in election systems and Department of Homeland Security collaboration.
- Allows DHS to “terminate grants anytime and for any reason.”

7. Justice Department Updates on Merger Reviews

[03:25–04:00]
- DOJ antitrust division to focus on targeted investigations for corporate mergers, aimed at efficiency and taxpayer savings.
- Quote:
  “The chief will allow for a quicker and more efficient review of proposed transactions and more effective use of taxpayer resources.”
  —Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward [03:54]

8. CDC Director Nomination Delayed

[04:00]
- Senate panel postpones vote on Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to lead CDC until next week.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

Iran–Britain Tension:
“Because the United Kingdom has allowed the US to use its air bases for B1 bomber raids over Iran, those British air bases are now legitimate targets for Iran…”
—Correspondent [00:16]
US Warning After Houthi Strike:
“If they do it again, the US Will hold Iran responsible and…the US Will carry out major punishment against Iran and the Houthis.”
—Lisa Lucera [00:47]
War Powers Resolution Details:
“Four House Republicans voted for...directs the president to remove US Armed forces from hostilities with Iran unless receiving congressional authorization.”
—Jessica Rosenthal [01:14]
Highlight on Jury Tampering Case:
“They delivered a bag with $120,000 in cash to a juror’s home with a note calling for a not guilty verdict. That woman, Juror number 52, called the cops.”
—CJ Papa [02:40]
Mergers Regulation:
“Quicker and more efficient review…more effective use of taxpayer resources.”
—Stanley E. Woodward [03:54]

Timestamps for Key Segments

Iran’s Threat to UK & B1 Bombers: 00:02–00:41
Houthi rebel attacks & Trump response: 00:41–01:14
House War Powers Resolution vote: 01:14–01:31
White House honors Dodgers/Ohtani: 01:31–01:52
Minnesota jury tampering case: 02:15–03:00
States sue over disaster funding: 03:00–03:25
Justice Dept. on mergers: 03:25–04:00
CDC nomination delayed: 04:00–End

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update focuses on new military and political flashpoints: Iran’s direct threats to the UK due to alleged support of US bombing campaigns, ongoing Middle Eastern strife involving Yemen’s Houthis, and strong US warnings of retaliation. Domestically, divided Congressional responses, major legal consequences in federal fraud, regulatory updates, and a note on the White House honoring sports heroes all contribute to a tense, dynamic news day.

The tone is urgent, with a mix of security, political, legal, and cultural issues, reflecting a nation and a world on alert.

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A new threat from Iran. I'm Lisa Lucera. Fox News. Tehran issuing a warning to the UK for letting US Forces use its bases during airstrikes.
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Iran basically saying because the United Kingdom has allowed the US to use its air bases for B1 bomber raids over Iran that those British air bases are now legitimate targets for Iran to potentially strike. British government responded quickly, saying the UK stands ready 24,7 to defend itself. That B1 bomber, of course, a massive plane that carries more than £75,000 of weapons. It can be refueled in the air. It can hit multiple targets on one run.
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Fox's Steve Harrigan in Tel Aviv. Earlier, Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. President Trump issuing a warning on Truth Social that if they do it again, the US Will hold Iran responsible and that the US Will carry out major punishment against Iran and the Houthis. The increased fighting in the Middle east and stocks in the red The Dow lost $5.06. The Nasdaq off $5.53. The S&P minus 90 US crude oil closed over $93 a barrel. The House passing another War Powers Resolution meant to stop the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Four House Republicans voted for the War Powers Resolution, which directs the president to remove US Armed forces from hostilities with Iran unless receiving congressional authorization. The four Republicans were Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Tom Barrett of Michigan, Pennsylvania Congressman Brian Fitz and Warren Davidson of Ohio.
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Fox's Jessica Rosenthal. The measure did not pass the Senate. President Trump welcomed the World Series champs Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House with praise for star Shohei Ohtani.
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Last year, Shohei did what was previously unthinkable. Nobody thought it was possible.
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He collected his third straight unanimous league
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MVP with a franchise record 55 home runs.
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The Dodgers won their second World Series in a row last year, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays. America's listening to FOX News.
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Sentencing day again for a man in Minnesota convicted of fraud who pled guilty to trying to bribe a juror.
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A federal judge slaps Abdiaziz Farrah with another decade in prison for trying to bribe a juror in the first Feeding Our Family trial in Minnesota. That's on top of the 28 years the convicted Froster is already serving for his role in the burgeoning Feeding our Future case. The sentences will run consecutively, meaning the 37 year old will remain in bars well into his 70s. He and four others who were on trial for fraud delivered a bag with $120,000 in cash to a juror's home with a note calling for a not guilty verdict. That woman Juror number 52 called the cops. Farah apologized to the juror in court. CJ Papa, Fox News More than 24
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states are suing the Trump administration after it put conditions on them receiving disaster funding. The suit, filed in Rhode island, argues the administration is requiring states to change their election systems and help the Department of Homeland Security with election enforcement. The condition would also allow DHS to terminate grants anytime and for any reason. The Department of Justice pulling back some regulations involving company mergers.
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U.S. regulators say they will be closely following the Hart Scott Rodino Antitrust improvement Act of 1976 as they look to streamline mergers. In a statement, the Justice Department's antitrust division says it will implement targeted second request investigations to reduce the administrative burden and focus on specific aspects that raise competitive concerns. Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward says the chief will allow for a quicker and more efficient review of proposed transactions and more effective use of taxpayer resources.
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Fox's Jenny Casola Senate panel's delayed until next week. Today's plan vote on whether to advance the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.