The Fox News Rundown President Trump Delays Hormuz Ultimatum For New Talks With Iran
Mar 23, 2026
Ambassador Michael Herzog, former Israeli envoy to the U.S. and retired IDF brigadier general, provides diplomatic and military perspective. He talks about Iran’s missile tests and the delayed Hormuz ultimatum. He outlines U.S.-Israeli coordination, campaign goals to degrade Iran’s capabilities, regional diplomatic shifts, and why Gulf states hesitate to strike directly.
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Iran's Missile Reach Raises European Risk
- Iran's long-range missile demonstration expanded the conflict's geographic stakes beyond the Middle East.
- Michael Herzog notes a missile aimed at Diego Garcia showed ~4,000 km range that could threaten European capitals and embassies.
Trump's Ultimatum Then Five Day Delay
- President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, then extended it claiming talks.
- Eben Brown notes Iran responded with threats and struck a residential complex in Arad, causing casualties.
Campaign Aims To Cripple Iran's Reconstitution Capacity
- The military campaign targets both launchers and Iran's industrial base to degrade reconstitution ability.
- Herzog says IDF estimates 60–70% of ballistic missile launchers destroyed and U.S. strikes hitting industrial infrastructure.