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The Fox News Rundown

Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions & Growing ‘Desperation’

The Fox News Rundown

FOX News Podcasts

News, Daily News, Politics

3.41.7K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

As the U.S. and Israel continue their military operations against Iran, officials say the speed of the campaign is significantly degrading the regime’s military capabilities. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues Iran’s missile program is being dismantled with “brutal efficiency,” some lawmakers warn the conflict could escalate following a classified briefing on possible ground deployments. Israel’s Ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, joins the Rundown to break down why the timing of the operation was "crucial" to prevent Iran from tipping ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads, and addresses reports of Iranian mines being laid in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade pathway.  As the funding stalemate for the Department of Homeland Security enters its fourth week, the effects are hitting the front lines of American travel. With TSA workers missing paychecks just as Spring Break begins, wait times in major hubs like Atlanta and Houston are skyrocketing—sometimes reaching four hours. Former TSA Director of Security Operations Keith Jeffries joins the Rundown to discuss the risks created by massive airport crowds, delays and the impossible choices facing federal workers who can no longer afford childcare or gas to get to work. Plus, commentary by K.T. McFarland, served as President Trump's Deputy National Security Advisor  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

I'm Jason Chaffetz. I'm Ainsley-Yer-Heart. I'm Brian Kilmead, and this is the Fox News Rundown.

0:09.1

Wednesday, March 11, 2026. I'm Jessica Rosenthal. Operational success in Iran may have no timeline right now,

0:16.5

as executing on all the objectives is no simple task. The U.S. is very powerful. Israel is very powerful.

0:23.8

Together, you know, we have very good intelligence.

0:26.9

So we are dismantling.

0:28.3

You know, it takes time. It takes efforts.

0:30.6

Also, when you look at the distance, you know, to fly into Iran from Israel, it's complicated.

0:35.3

We speak with Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Donan.

0:38.3

I'm Dave Anthony.

0:39.9

It's deja vu at airports.

0:42.7

TSA workers aren't getting paid again,

0:45.5

so some aren't showing up again,

0:47.5

leading to long lines again

0:49.2

because of another funding dispute in Congress.

0:52.3

What makes this one different to me

0:54.1

is not the length of time.

0:56.2

It's the threat of security because of the current situation with our country at war.

1:02.2

That's what concerns me.

1:04.3

And I'm KT. McFarland.

1:06.0

I've got the final word on the Fox News rundown.

1:12.9

U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hexat, said Iran's capabilities continue to diminish, that a day

1:18.9

earlier Iran had launched its lowest number of missiles yet since strikes began.

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