Talks with Iran continue after U.S. strikes today

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – July 16, 2026

Episode Summary: “Talks with Iran continue after U.S. strikes today”

Main Theme

This episode provides breaking updates on the continued U.S. military strikes in Iran while diplomatic negotiations persist. The broadcast also covers President Trump's anticipated address on election security, severe weather in Texas, developments in a high-profile Mississippi case, findings from a fatal helicopter crash, and challenges facing the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing U.S.–Iran Tensions

• Diplomacy alongside Military Action

  • Despite six consecutive days of U.S. strikes on targets in Iran, the White House emphasizes that "diplomacy still on the table."
  • Iranian negotiators remain in discussions with U.S. officials.
  • (00:03) Lisa Licera: “The White House says Iran continues to talk with negotiators as the US launches a sixth day of strikes against targets in Iran.”

• Naval Blockade Enforcement

  • U.S. Central Command reports Marines intercepting commercial ships attempting to breach the blockade of Iranian ports. One vessel was boarded in the Gulf of Oman.
  • (00:25) For the first time since President Trump resumed the naval blockade, forces disabled an oil tanker using Hellfire missiles as it attempted to reach Kharg Island.

• Military Show of Force

  • Twenty U.S. warships and hundreds of aircraft are enforcing the blockade.
  • Video was released showing F18 Super Hornets armed with land-attack missiles, illustrating the military’s operational capabilities.

• Iranian Retaliatory Threats

  • An Iranian military spokesperson warns of “widespread attacks on … all the infrastructure in the region” if the U.S. targets Iranian bridges or power plants.
  • (00:50) Iranian spokesman’s warning coupled with the anticipation of a presidential address.

2. President Trump to Address the Nation (Election Security)

• Anticipated speech to present “newly declassified intelligence” on vulnerabilities in the 2020 election systems.

• Press Secretary Caroline Levitt previews:

  • (01:13) “All Americans, Democrat, Republican, should agree that we are the greatest country in the history of the world. We should have the safest and most secure elections in the history of the world. And what the president will be speaking about tonight will show you that perhaps that is not the case and we need to make some adjustments moving forward.”

• The report also notes that “numerous recounts, court cases and audits of the election found no fraud.”

• Special Coverage Announcement

  • President Trump’s address airs at 9pm Eastern on foxnewsradio.com (01:28).

3. Catastrophic Flash Flooding in Southern Texas

• At least one fatality as severe flooding hits an area still recovering from last year’s disaster.
• Governor Abbott has mobilized more than 1,300 first responders; over 70 people rescued.
  • (01:28) “Governor Greg Abbott says more than 1300 first responders have been deployed. With over 70 people rescued…”

4. Mississippi Coast Teen Death Investigation

• Background

  • 18-year-old Nolan Wells was found dead near Horn Island after a July 4th boating trip with friends.
  • His family and attorney Ben Crump are working with the Jackson County District Attorney, who has pledged to bring the investigation to a grand jury.

• Unanswered Questions

  • Conflicting accounts from Wells’ friends on why he did not return.
  • Family used a locator app to retrieve his phone from a friend’s house, potentially key in the investigation.
  • (02:25) Tanya J. Powers: “Family members retrieved his phone from the home of one of Wells friends, using a locator app to find it.”

5. New York City Helicopter Crash Update

• National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirms last year's deadly helicopter crash was likely caused by multiple bird strikes.
• Evidence includes remains of geese in the rotors and stabilizer; witnesses saw a flock of geese just before the incident.
• (03:01) “Remains of several geese were found in the helicopter's rotors and left horizontal stabilizer…”

6. Ben & Jerry’s Foundation in Turmoil

• The charitable arm announces it may have to suspend operations after being evicted from its Vermont office due to alleged “conflicts of interest” found by owner Magnum Ice Cream Company.
• Ongoing legal dispute over the foundation’s future and funding.
• Co-founder Ben Cohen calls for the brand to be sold if issues aren’t resolved, claiming, “no one there has ever seen the audit.”
• (03:31) “The foundation operates separately from the ice cream business established in 1985 to support social, racial, economic and environmental justice.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On U.S.–Iran Negotiations

  • (00:03) Lisa Licera: “Diplomacy still on the table. …Iran continues to talk with negotiators as the US launches a sixth day of strikes.”

• On Election Security

  • (01:13) Caroline Levitt: “We should have the safest and most secure elections in the history of the world. …perhaps that is not the case and we need to make some adjustments moving forward.”

• On Nolan Wells Investigation

  • (02:25) Tanya J. Powers: “Family members retrieved his phone from the home of one of Wells friends, using a locator app to find it.”

• On Ben & Jerry’s Foundation

  • (03:31) “The Ben Jerry's foundation says it's been kicked out of its corporate office in Vermont and will suspend operations at the end of the year unless funding is resorted…”

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• U.S.–Iran Strikes and Diplomacy: 00:03–01:13
• Pres. Trump’s Election Security Preview: 01:13–01:28
• Texas Flood Disaster Response: 01:28–01:59
• Nolan Wells Investigation Update: 02:15–03:01
• Helicopter Crash Bird Strike Findings: 03:01–03:31
• Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Dispute: 03:31–04:05

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Summary

This Fox News update offered a rapid-fire yet detailed account of pressing headlines: continued U.S.-Iran tensions, preparations for a high-stakes presidential address on voting security, severe weather endangering Texans, a high-profile death investigation on the Mississippi coast, new revelations in a deadly NYC helicopter crash, and an existential crisis for the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. The coverage balances national security, political developments, public safety, and social issues with crisp field reports and official commentary.

Transcript

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Diplomacy still on the table. I'm Lisa Licera, Fox News. The White House says Iran continues to talk with negotiators as the US Launches a sixth day of strikes against targets in Iran. US Central Command says American forces redirected three commercial ships trying to run the blockade of Iranian ports, with Marines boarding one ship in the Gulf of Oman and another was stopped by US Forces

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for the first time since President Trump ordered a resumption of the naval blockade. U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker firing Hellfire missiles at the stacks trying to run through it to Iran's Kharg Island. To date, two other commercial ships have reversed course and turned away from the blockade enforced by 20 U.S. warships and hundreds of aircraft. Video from the U.S. military Central Command shows F18 Super Hornets launching with standard land attack missiles attached with a range of 170 miles.

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Fox's Lucas Tomlinson in Tel Aviv as Iranian military spokesman says Iran could launch widespread attacks on what he called all the infrastructure in the region if the US Hits Iranian bridges and power plants. President Trump said to deliver for an address tonight, Press Secretary Caroline Levitt says he will discuss newly declassified intelligence assessments about vulnerabilities in election systems in 2020.

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All Americans, Democrat, Republican, should agree that we are the greatest country in the history of the world. We should have the safest and most secure elections in the history of the world. And what the president will be speaking about tonight will show you that perhaps that is not the case and we need to make some adjustments moving forward.

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Numerous recounts, court cases and audits of the election found no fraud. Tune in to special coverage of President Trump's address the Nation at 9pm Eastern on foxnewsradio.com at least one person has died in catastrophic flash flooding in southern Texas. In the same area that's still reeling from flooding one year ago. Governor Greg Abbott says more than 1300 first responders have been deployed. With over 70 people rescued, America is listening to FOX News.

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The family of a black teen found dead off the Mississippi coast says they will inspect his cell phone with a local prosecutor's office as the investigation into his death continues.

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Nolan Wells family has met with the Jackson County, Mississippi, District attorney. More than a week after the 18 year old's body was found on Horn island, family attorney Ben Crump says the DA committed to presenting the investigation to a grand jury when it is. Wells had traveled to the uninhabited island with friends on a July 4th boat trip but did not return with them. His mother reported him missing hours later and he was recovered near the island the next day. Conflicting accounts have been given as to why his friends returned without him. Family members retrieved his phone from the home of one of Wells friends, using a locator app to find it. TANYA J.

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Powers, FOX NEWS A tourist helicopter that crashed and killed six people last year in the Hudson river in New York City shows signs of a bird strike. The National Transportation Safety Board says there's a evidence and witness reports that the chopper hit several birds before plunging into the river last April. Remains of several geese were found in the helicopter's rotors and left horizontal stabilizer. One witness told the NTSB that just minutes before the crash, a large flock of geese took flight in the area. A 41 year old charitable organization may be melting away.

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The Ben Jerry's foundation says it's been kicked out of its corporate office in Vermont and will suspend operations at the end of the year unless funding is resorted by Ben and Jerry's ice cream owner, the Magnum Ice Cream Company. There's a court case pending in New York. Magnum took over a year ago after a split from Unilever and says an audit found clear conflicts of interest with some of the charity's recipients. It says it's committed to the funding if problems are fixed. The foundation operates separately from the ice cream business established in 1985 to support social, racial, economic and environmental justice. Co founder Ben Cohen says no one there has ever seen the audit. And the answer is for Magnum to sell the Ben and Jerry's brand to someone else.

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Fox's Chris Foster. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.