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This is a FOX News alert. A blockade begins. I'm Dave Anthony imposed by President Trump starting now in the state of or Strait of Hormuz blocking ships into and out of Iran.
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Iran will not be able to sell oil and that will be very effective.
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The president talking to reporters last night after Iran refused to reopen the strait like he demanded to oil and other
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shipping under a blockade, any ship going in and out of port in Iran is subject to search and seizure by US Forces. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are reacting, quote, contrary to the false claims of certain enemy officials. The Strait of Hormuz is open for the passage of non military vessels under smart control and management in accordance with specific regulations.
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Fox's Lucas Tomlinson in an Islamabad where US Talks with Iran fizzled over the weekend. On Wall street, stocks are mixed. The Dow's down, but the Nasdaq's rising as oil prices go back up about 5% today. Pope Leo is reacting to President Trump's rants against him. He told reporters on his way to an African tour, blessed be the peacemakers. And he'll continue to speak out loudly against the war.
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Too many people are suffering in the world today. Too many innocent people are being killed. And I think someone has to stand up and say there's a better way to do this.
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After the president told reporters, we don't
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like a pope that's going to say that it's okay to have a nuclear weapon. We don't want a pope that says crime is okay in our cities. I don't like it. I'm not a big fan of Pope Leo.
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There's one less candidate for governor in California, Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell dropping out
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of the race after several, several women accused him of sexual misconduct. And one woman alleged he raped her. Congressman Swalwell posted on X. I will fight the serious false allegations that have been made. But that's my fight, not a campaign's. Several Democrats have also called for him to step away from Capitol Hill.
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That's fox's Jill Nadeau. Of course, some Republicans also want Congressman Swalwell to leave Congress over the allegations. America's listening to Fox News.
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Now back to Wall street where they're selling for the Dow. Coming off the best week of the year when the dow rose about 3% and the NASDAQ surged up more than 4%. Well, this morning the Dow is down 257 points. The S&P 500 is down about 1. But the NASDAQ is up 43 as oil prices rise up about 5%.
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Still, WTI oil prices are staying above $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, the price of gas in the US holding relatively steady at $4.12 a gallon a coin. AAA about the same yester 13% from a month ago. So now Democrats criticizing the president saying that this operation is amateur, saying there must be diplomacy with Iran or the U.S. economy will be hurt.
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Fox Business Network's Edward Lawrence Diesel has spiked up even more than regular gas in this Iran conflict, affecting truck drivers and shipping. AAA's national average 565. That is 16 cents shy of Diesel's record high. At the movies, a video game icon is still Player 1.
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Universal's animated sequel, the Super Mario Galaxy movie is still playing like champ at the box office, holding on to the top spot with $69 million in a second weekend. That's a 48% drop from its debut. But for a blockbuster this size, that's still a power up after just 12 days in theaters, is already the highest grossing movie of the year. Racing past Project Hail Mary, that sci fi hit still holding strong in second place, bringing in 24 and a half million dollars in week four. And in third place, dark comedy. The drama pulled in 8.7 million in its second weekend. Carmen Roberts, Fox News Rory McElroy is
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an elite company, just the fourth golfer ever to repeat as Masters champion, telling
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CBS can't believe I waited 17 years to get one green jacket. And you know, I get two in a row. It's just sort of the way it's
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a sixth career major tournament victory. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.
This episode centers on breaking news concerning President Trump's initiation of a U.S. naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, effectively targeting Iranian shipping and oil exports. The episode includes updates on international reactions, market impacts, political fallout in the U.S., and notable world events spanning religion, politics, and culture.
Announcement & Purpose
Iran’s Response
Diplomatic Stalemate
Oil & Stock Markets
Political Criticism
Pope Leo Responds
President Trump on Pope Leo
Box Office
Golf
On the Blockade's Scope:
Iran’s Pushback:
Pope Leo’s Plea for Peace:
Trump on the Pope:
Swalwell’s Withdrawal:
Rory McIlroy on Winning:
This concise but thorough episode delivers a packed news update focused on the sudden U.S. military escalation against Iran, global and market responses, and key news from American politics, entertainment, and sports—all with Fox News' characteristic brisk, authoritative tone.