Is War With Iran Inevitable?

The Fox News Rundown

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🗓️ 19 February 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

The threat of military conflict between the U.S. and Iran is escalating as tense diplomatic talks remain at a stalemate. While the Trump administration seeks a comprehensive deal addressing nuclear enrichment, Tehran is demanding the elimination of sanctions as a precursor to any serious negotiation. Former CIA Chief of Station, Director of Middle East Operations, and FOX News contributor Daniel Hoffman joins the Rundown to discuss why the Iranian regime may be using these talks to buy time against a rising domestic protest movement and whether the U.S. is inevitably headed toward "kinetic strikes" to maintain its global credibility. Will AI take your job—or make it better? Some headlines warn of mass layoffs, while others promise an economic golden age. This comes as many corporate giants are trimming headcounts, but the manufacturing floor is seeing a surprising twist—AI-driven efficiency is actually sparking a hiring spree. Shyam Sankar, CTO of Palantir Technologies, joins the Rundown to discuss his perspective on "human agency" in technology and how AI can be used to strengthen the American industrial base. Plus, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:08.6	Thursday, February 19th, 2026. I'm Dave Anthony. Is a military conflict with Iran brewing?
1:18.2	Despite both sides reporting some progress in nuclear talks, Iran is doing military drills at sea today with American warships not far away in the region. I don't think the Iranians
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