The Fox News Rundown The FOX News Rundown: U.S. And Israel Strike Iran
Mar 2, 2026
Amichai Chikli, Israeli politician and former IDF combat officer now overseeing diaspora affairs and antisemitism work, talks strategy and security in the region. He outlines long-term planning aimed at Iranian leadership. He describes missile threats to civilians, shifting Gulf politics and ties with the UAE. He also praises U.S. actions and the resilience of Israel’s armed forces.
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Swift Strike Removed Iran's Top Leadership
- The U.S. and Israel executed rapid strikes that killed Iran's top leadership, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, shifting the regional balance of power.
- Eben Brown and Amichai Chikli described the strikes as decisive follow-through from Operation Midnight Hammer and weeks of planning after October 7, 2023.
Two Year Old IDF Warning About Khamenei
- Amichai Chikli recounted a 2-year-old conversation with a senior IDF commander who predicted Khamenei's regime would be erased following its attempt to erase Israel.
- He used this story to show Israel had long-term strategic planning anticipating confrontation with Iran after October 7.
Israel Says Forces Are Battle Hardened
- Israel claims it has adapted to sustained missile and drone barrages after Operation Rising Lion and is prepared for continued attacks.
- Chikli noted hospitals and city centers were targeted, but Israeli morale remained high despite civilian casualties like nine killed in Bet Shemesh.