5/14 - Tonya Powers, FOX News

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Has about 70% of its mobile launchers across the country and has gotten about, still has about 70% of its pre-war missile stockpile. That includes ballistic and cruise missiles from what we understand. That reporting has gotten a lot of attention as well. Has the White House or Pentagon responded to it, denial or anything like that? I've not seen one, but that does not mean that they haven't in some way. You know, as you know, when we were talking about the Iran war and the breadth of things that have come out of it, that could have happened, and I may have missed it. We do know that obviously that as all of this is going on, the president is in China, meeting with the Chinese president Xi Jinping. They have, you know, of course, already discussed things like Taiwan. We knew that was going to be a big topic. You know, the straight of Hormuz is obviously also a big topic. They have, you know, done some discussion on that that we know of and agreed that, you know, okay, that has to stay open. China is the largest purchaser of Iranian oil. So they obviously have a big interest in this as well. All right, Fox is tiny J Powers. Appreciate the update this morning. Several new developments and we'll stay on top of all of it for you. Throughout Jacksonville's morning news, check back one, two, four times a day for the latest stand. Any breaking news in the 104.5 W.O.KV. App. When a person calls 988, they're connected to a crisis counselor. Crisis is completely self-defined. If you're wondering if you should call. you should probably call. A caller can expect to talk about coping skills, talk about resources and ways to move forward beyond the call. They can call us, they can chat, they can text, and when they come out on the other side, they're feeling better. Call or text 988 or chat 988 lifeline.org.