The Bret Baier Podcast

Iran War Escalation: Will US Air Strikes Force a Deal?

July 23, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

After U.S. forces launched more strikes against Iranian targets, rising gas prices and weapon shortages spark bipartisan alarm. Fox News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, Fox News Contributor Jason Riley, and Axios Political Reporter Stef Kight dissect Capitol Hill's growing uneasiness over the military action, the $40 billion cost of it, and whether economic pressure or full military escalation will break the stalemate over Iran's nuclear program. They also discuss President Trump’s threat to begin targeting Iran's infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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