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Ayatollah issues warning as US OBLITERATES Iranian assets --Fox News
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Posted on 07/20/2026 8:32:38 AM PDT by dennisw

great 10 minute video that just came out this morning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AUZNcLKS4U&t=3s

137,000 Views --- Be there or be square

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1 posted on 07/20/2026 8:32:38 AM PDT by dennisw
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GROK SUMMARY

Summary of the Fox News segment (video titled “Ayatollah issues warning as US OBLITERATES Iranian assets,” ~10:33 long, aired around July 20, 2026):

Ayatollah’s Warning: The segment highlights a statement from Iran’s Supreme Leader (Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen publicly since earlier attacks). He accused the US of warmongering and “igniting war,” warning that the “American enemy” will face “heavier costs” and that the “Iranian nation and resistance front have unforgettable lessons in store.”

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The segment reports on ongoing escalation in the US-Iran conflict, focusing on the ninth consecutive night of US strikes against Iranian military targets. It frames this as part of President Trump’s pressure campaign in response to Iranian aggression, especially around the Strait of Hormuz.

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Key points covered:US Military Actions: CENTCOM-reported strikes targeted Iranian maritime capabilities, surveillance systems, drone/missile launch sites, command centers, air defenses, and underground facilities (e.g., near Tabriz). The US has reimposed a naval blockade and is actively securing the Strait of Hormuz after Iran violated a prior memorandum of understanding (MOU)/ceasefire by attacking shipping.

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Iranian Responses and Costs: Iran launched attacks on US/allied bases (e.g., Jordan, Iraq), resulting in US service member deaths (multiple reported, including from a ballistic missile and drone incident). Iran is defiant but described as severely degraded militarily.

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Ayatollah’s Warning: The segment highlights a statement from Iran’s Supreme Leader (Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen publicly since earlier attacks). He accused the US of warmongering and “igniting war,” warning that the “American enemy” will face “heavier costs” and that the “Iranian nation and resistance front have unforgettable lessons in store.”

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Trump’s Stance: Clips show Trump noting Iran is “badly damaged” with little military capability left, US control of the Strait, and continued hard strikes. He has warned of further escalation (e.g., power plants, bridges) if no deal is reached.

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Analysis (Gen. Jack Keane and others): Discussion emphasizes Iran’s history of violating deals (even signed ones), the shift to a “battle of the Strait of Hormuz” for control, US/Israeli munitions restocking during diplomacy, and preparedness for major operations. Keane and hosts stress that diplomacy requires Iranian behavioral change, which has not occurred.

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The tone is straightforward Fox News coverage: highlighting US resolve and military successes, Iranian violations and weakness, human costs to US forces, and the strategic importance of the Strait for global oil flows. It mixes field reporting (Trey Yingst), studio discussion (Dana Perino, Bill Hemmer), maps/graphics of strikes, and expert commentary.

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No full verbatim transcript is publicly available in search results, but the video contains standard news package elements with these core narratives. The situation reflects post-ceasefire breakdown after earlier intense US/Israeli operations against Iranian assets.


2 posted on 07/20/2026 8:33:38 AM PDT by dennisw (There is no limit to human stupidity. |||||||||||||||||||||||||)
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Ayatollah’s Warning: The segment highlights a statement from Iran’s Supreme Leader (Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen publicly since earlier attacks). He accused the US of warmongering and “igniting war,” warning that the “American enemy” will face “heavier costs” and that the “Iranian nation and resistance front have unforgettable lessons in store.”

Are they going to send their crack suicide squad?


3 posted on 07/20/2026 8:37:46 AM PDT by Sicon ("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell)
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The dead arse Ayatollah warned us!
We need proof of life for this loony Twelver before any future negotiations...

Proof of life from this rat bastard apocalyptic- end times Mahdi loving kook.


4 posted on 07/20/2026 8:38:11 AM PDT by dennisw (There is no limit to human stupidity. |||||||||||||||||||||||||)
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To: dennisw

Is there a photo somewhere of the Ayatollah holding a copy of today’s Tehran Times? Or yesterday’s or last month’s?


5 posted on 07/20/2026 8:40:30 AM PDT by hanamizu
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To: dennisw

Gayatolla


6 posted on 07/20/2026 8:40:41 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: Sicon

Perfect!


7 posted on 07/20/2026 8:44:59 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: dennisw

Aloha CRAPBAR!!!!


8 posted on 07/20/2026 8:46:17 AM PDT by vpintheak (The left is violence.)
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To: hanamizu

Only if his Chinese spy wife is also next to him as he holds the newspaper.


9 posted on 07/20/2026 8:46:42 AM PDT by Freedumb
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To: dennisw

It’s very much a side point. And I guess writers these days just can’t help themselves.

But “obliterate” means to destroy utterly and completely. No trace left.

It’s kinda like how financial writers say the stock market has crashed when it’s only down 5%. Not accurate, but exciting.


10 posted on 07/20/2026 8:47:04 AM PDT by Leaning Right
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Whenever I point my fingers to somebody and I tell them they will die, they do.

It might take 50 years, but my ability to render judgement and sentencing knows no peer.


11 posted on 07/20/2026 8:48:14 AM PDT by Jonty30 (A quiet man is a thinking man. A quiet woman is angry.)
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To: central_va

We’re stuck there without a local uprising. The Spectator(pay wall) says there is no alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. Nobody has any business closing an international waterway. We’ve always been the guarantor of the world’s sea lanes. This one is different as we get little oil from the strait. The other gulf nations. Will the pipelines across Saudi territory do the job? If we fill the vacumn will the gulf nations stick with us if their oil can’t get to market? We’ve really set the table for Iran’s enemies to finish the job. That includes Israel. Will they do it? What do they have over Trump who drew the line on their behalf?


12 posted on 07/20/2026 8:52:19 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: central_va

i was going to say- was he taking it up the poop shoot while giving the address?


13 posted on 07/20/2026 8:52:28 AM PDT by God luvs America
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To: dennisw

I don’t get it. Iran has not honored a single agreement since 1979, so why are we trying so hard to fashion an agreement that they won’t abide by anyway? The only solution is complete tooth extraction from this mindless tiger.


14 posted on 07/20/2026 8:53:12 AM PDT by econjack
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It would be critically important to learn the locations where the Iranians store, program, arm and launch their missiles and drones.Until recently Israel’s Mossad network had provided such information. In the first two weeks of intense precision bombing Israel was hoping to overthrow the mullah regime and it was tottering. Suspect they ordered Mossad to go all out to provide such information. Also suspect that these incredibly brave agents took big chances to get the information and critical parts of the Mossad network were rolled up by the Iranians. Hence the ignorance about drone and missile locations.


15 posted on 07/20/2026 8:54:41 AM PDT by allendale
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IF they could they would have long ago.

I mourn the soldiers recently killed. However, since the beginning of the action in Iraq 50 plus police officers have been killed in the line of duty and 40 firefighters have died. They knew the assignment.

Trump should unleash everything we have against Iran until further notice.


16 posted on 07/20/2026 8:58:22 AM PDT by LeonardFMason
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To: central_va

😂


17 posted on 07/20/2026 9:00:06 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: econjack
An Islamic theocracy cannot enter into any agreement or treaty with infidels. That's prohibited in their doctrine, and if they do, their intent is to deceive.

So stop doing it.

18 posted on 07/20/2026 9:02:16 AM PDT by blackdog (The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.)
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Agreed.


19 posted on 07/20/2026 9:03:23 AM PDT by econjack
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To: blackdog

BINGO!!! I guess we just have to kill them all.


20 posted on 07/20/2026 9:05:20 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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