United States: Iranian Drone Targeted Ship in Strait of Hormuz 6-26-26

First, U.S. officials confirm an Iranian drone attacked in Singapore-plagued cargo ship as it tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz, testing the state of the peace talks with the U.S. The Secretary of State focusing on the ships that are safely traveling through the vital waterway. And now the Wall Street Journal reports the regime hopes to make $40 billion a year by charging for security, safety, and environmental services in the strait. Meantime, Israel says it took out six Hezbollah terrorists in two separate attacks. when they posed a threat to IDF soldiers in their security zone in southern Lebanon, the IDF promising to continue to operate to remove immediate threats. This is New Hampshire today. Iran's parliament speaker scoffing at President Trump's claim that Iran will buy produce from American farmers. Posting on X, the only crop we're harvesting is what you planted, decades of mistrust. It comes as U.S. officials confirm the IRGC attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship with a drone as it tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz today, testing peace talks. And now the Wall Street Journal reports the regime hopes to make... $40 billion a year by charging for security, safety, and environmental services in the strait. Where the Granite State turns to get all the latest news and information. The death toll is expected to rise. This tragedy spurring international support from multiple countries, including our own. The U.S. military announced that it's surging forces in this region to assist an earthquake relief efforts, which includes sending several ships and a C-130 and C-17 to the area to help U.S. government personnel and surge... and rescue teams get around during this operation and again just a desperate race against the clock to find those survivors now you hampshire today

This is Nancy Day. I am Chris Ryan. I appreciate joining us for the show this hour of the program presented by New England College and NEC.edu. Some intriguing developments out of the Middle East as the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has used a drone to attack a ship that was flagged as being a Singapore. and sending some concern when it comes to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. Joining us right now to discuss Fox News Radio's foreign correspondent Jonathan Savage. Good morning, Jonathan. Hello, Chris. Good morning. Jonathan with us on the HRCU, your neighbored credit union guest on. What's the latest here? Yes, so this was the Singapore flagged cargo ship ever lovely. It was transiting the Strait of Hormuz near Oman when it suffered damage to its bridge. It is believed to have been hit by an Iranian drone. The crew all survived. The Iranian authorities have not accepted responsibility, but they have warned that ships using routes that they don't approve. travel at their own risk. They say safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed without coordination with Iran. It appears as though this ship was transiting on a route near Oman, whereas Iran has instructed ships to travel closer to the Iranian coastline on pre-approved routes. It is understood that there were no warnings given to the vessel before the drone struck. And according to President Trump, there's supposed to be a complete free flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz without any sort of these regulations, correct? Absolutely. President Trump says that traffic is and should be flowing without any problem whatsoever, without any hindrance. There's also, well, a bit of contradiction or conflict regarding the future of traffic in the straight-of-war moods, which I think ties into all this. Iran says that it wants to charge service fees in the future, considered tolls by many other countries. Whereas the Trump administration and Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week in particular, saying that this is something that no one will accept that international walkers must always have free travel. Yeah, I thought that was hysterical that they're saying that they're going to charge these tolls. According to the Wall Street Journal, make $40 billion off of it, and part of it is safety and security. Well, who is Iran protecting you from? Iran, which is basically extortion, and that they're going to charge this. And, of course, Marco Rubio and the president very clear that is not the case. But it is vague when it comes to the memorandum of understanding about what Iran can do after this 60-day period.

Yeah, and I think that one of the things that Marco Rubio was doing this week when he was visiting three American allies in the Middle East was reassuring them about what the future is going to look like. There are golf leaders who are worried that Washington's going to be giving the Iranians too many concessions. Because the Memorandum of Understanding, it focuses on ending the conflict and it focuses on laying a framework for Iran's nuclear ambitions in the future. It doesn't say anything about Iran's ballistic missiles, its drone programs, or its support for groups like Hamas and Hispola. Deeply concerning there. Let's switch gears to Venezuela and the latest on the tragic back-to-back earthquakes which struck that nation. Yeah, two very powerful earthquakes, both occurring very close to the surface, and that has resulted in severe destruction, destruction in Venezuela. I mean, we know at least 235 people are confirmed dead, more than 4,000 people injured, but there are thought to be thousands of people more who are trapped in the rubble, and of course there are many left homeless, people who homes are damaged and unsafe, and they're sleeping in the streets. as a result. An absolutely dreadful disaster for a country like Venezuela, which is trying to go through a rebirth, trying to restructure itself following the seizure by the United States of its former president, Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. is promising $150 million in aid. The U.S. military is also sending transport, ships, aircraft, and rescue teams. As always, appreciate your time. We'll talk soon. Thank you. Fox News Radio's foreign correspondent Jonathan Savage with us on the HRCU, your neighbored credit union guest line. I am Chris Ryan. This is Hampshire today. You love New Hampshire. Easy access to parks, health care, and social activities that work for your family. That's why AARP is here in the Granite State with free tips and events to help you make your place safe for years to come. We're also fighting for better streets, lower utility rates, and more, all so you can stay in the neighborhood you love. Get a free AARP. home fit guide to help you make smart changes to your home. Find the guide and more at aARP.org slash your home. Unlike other health concerns, mental illness is not always easy to see. Depression won't show up on an eye chart and you won't find PTSD by looking at a thermometer. Sorting out a mental health concern takes professional diagnosis and treatment. Anxiety won't just go away under a bandage. If you are a loved one has a mental health concern, call 1-800-662 help for free and confidential information and treatment referral. Learn more at SAMHSA.gov slash support. Our iHeartRadio Music Festival, presented by Capital One, is coming back to Las Vegas. September 18th and 19th at T-Mobile Arena. Streaming live.