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“I Think We’ve Won” Trump Says As Iran Refuses Hormuz Talks, Houthis Threaten Red Sea Strait

Summary

CBS reporting ‘heavy preparations’ for ground troops as Trump says ‘no ceasefire’ for now; Trump calls NATO a ‘paper tiger’.

IRGC contradicts Bibi: says missile production is ongoing, is of “no concern” – even as IRGC spokesman Ali Mohammad Naeini is reported killed.

Energy war ongoing: Major sites damaged across the region – Haifa refinery hit, Qatar LNG output cut 17%, Kuwait facilities ablaze.

Kharg Island escalation looms: Trump admin weighing seizure of Kharg Island to reopen Hormuz; Thousands of Marines in route, reports of low US jet strafing runs over strait.

Signal of zero restraint from Ayatollah & FM: Iran sends warning if energy sites are hit again, leadership structure grows opaque; supreme leader says enemies will be denied security.

Chokepoint concerns in Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb send Brent and WTI prices higher in late afternoon trading 

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Trump: No Ceasefire, We’ve Won – as CBS Reports ‘Heavy Preparations’ to Potentially Introduce Ground Troops

More somewhat confusing rhetoric on Iran plans from Trump: He said late in the afternoon Friday US strikes on Iran are “weeks ahead of schedule” – but caveated that he expects oil prices to surge more than they have. He repeatedly emphasized that he does not want a ceasefire – “we’re not looking to do that” – while leaving the door open to dialogue, insisting talks don’t necessarily require halting the fighting. He said all this while also proclaiming “I think we’ve won.” He also expressed he thinks Israel will wind down the war when the US does.

Trump asserted further that Iran’s military has been severely degraded, saying it has “no radar, spotters, aircraft” and that key leaders have been killed, concluding: “from a military standpoint Iran is finished” and “I think we’ve won.” He also said Israel would be ready to end the war when the US does, noting both countries “want more or less similar things.”

“NATO could help us, but they so far haven’t had the courage to do so. And others could help us, but we don’t use it,” he said. “At a certain point, it’ll open itself.” Again, some confusing messaging to say the least…

“I don’t want to do a ceasefire. You know, you don’t do a ceasefire when you’re literally obliterating the other side,” he said. “We’re not looking to do that.”

Trump hinted at possible escalation options around Kharg Island—“I may have a plan or I may not”—while accusing Iran of “clogging up” Hormuz. He also continued to berate Tehran leadership as “thugs and animals” – and praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio for doing a “fantastic job.” Meanwhile Iran too is saying it is not ready for ceasefire or dialogue (at least in its public statements), and has expressed intent on exacting revenge. All of this means: no offramp yet in sight amid fresh reports that ‘heavy preparations’ for ground forces are being planned: “Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran, multiple sources briefed on the discussions told CBS News.” More from CBS: “Senior military commanders have submitted specific requests aimed at preparing for such an option as President Trump weighs moves in the U.S.-Israel-led conflict with Iran, the sources said.”

REPORTER: “What’s your plan for Kharg Island?”
PRESIDENT TRUMP: “I may have a plan or I may not, but how would I ever say that to a reporter?”
“If I said that to a reporter, Marco would say, ‘please, sir let’s bring you over to the helicopter immediately.’ Right? I can’t tell… pic.twitter.com/iLcgj7lWOo
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 20, 2026
Fearless, Greek-owned Panamax bulk carrier transits Hormuz Chockepoint 

The Liberia-flagged, 81,713-dwt bulk carrier Giacometti (IMO: 9615377) has become the first Greek-owned vessel to successfully transit the Strait of Hormuz with its Automatic Identification System active since March 2, according to maritime shipping news and intelligence outlet Lloyd’s List.

The Panamax bulk carrier transited westbound into the Middle East Gulf and was the first vessel to do so since the Panama-flagged MLS Onyx (IMO: 9373618) on March 5. 

Still tanker flows remain mute at the end of the week. 

Iran Refuses Hormuz Talks As Houthis Threaten Bab el-Mandeb Chokepoint

Brent crude futures are above $110/bbl, and WTI futures are inching closer to triple-digit territory as traders fret over a weekend of chaos across the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf area following this week’s targeting of upstream energy assets.

The latest headline to hit is that Iran is unwilling to reopen the Hormuz chokepoint while under attack, according to Bloomberg News.

IRAN SAID TO STICK TO HARDLINE POSITION ON STRAIT OF HORMUZ
With one maritime chokepoint in focus, we shift our attention to another: the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

A report from Russian media outlet RIA Novosti states that Yemen’s Houthi rebels are considering blocking commercial shipping traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

RIA Novosti continued:

Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthis’ political bureau, said that if the group were forced to close the strait, it would only attack vessels belonging to states that carry out aggression against Iran, Lebanon, Palestine, and Iraq.

He noted that the movement is considering all possible scenarios to support Iran in its confrontation with the United States and Israel.

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strategic chokepoint linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, serves as a vital corridor for global trade, particularly oil and gas shipments between Europe and Asia.

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, situated between Yemen and the Horn of Africa, accounts for about 10% to 12% of global trade and serves as a key route for energy shipments to Europe.

With Hormuz partially paralyzed, Saudi Arabia has shifted crude flows from the Hormuz area to the East-West pipeline and onward to Red Sea ports for loading onto tankers.

Yet another maritime chokepoint becoming clogged would expand the conflict area and could further send energy markets into a tailspin.

Trump Blasts ‘Paper Tiger’ NATO; Three More Warships Dispatched to Mideast

The President has again expressed his frustration at lack of direct NATO participation in a plan to open up the Strait of Hormuz. He declared the US has “militarily WON” – and lambasted lack of allied interest in a “simple military maneuver” to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, oil is rising on news of a second massive Marine deployment toward Gulf in a week, WSJ is reporting:

The Pentagon is sending three warships and thousands of additional Marines to the Middle East, even as President Trump insists he won’t put American boots on the ground in Iran, according to U.S. officials.

Roughly 2,200 to 2,500 Marines from the California-based USS Boxer amphibious ready group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are heading to the U.S. Central Command, responsible for all American forces in the Middle East, the officials said.

Crude Futures as WSJ headline hit…

IRGC Says Missile Production Intact, Contradicting Netanyahu 

On day 21, the Iran war shows no signs of abating. Iran’s IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naeini was reportedly killed in an Israeli overnight strike, another high-level hit as the decapitation campaign grinds on.

However, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that the Islamic republic has continued to produce missiles despite the war with Israel and the United States. This directly contradicts Israeli PM Netanyahu’s assertions from the day prior, where he said both missile production capacity and uranium enrichment capability have been destroyed. Netanyahu had claimed, “Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium and manufacture ballistic missiles.”

“Our missile industry deserves a perfect score…and there is no concern in this regard, because even under wartime conditions we continue missile production,” IRGC spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini said according to Fars.

⚡️Massive airstrikes in Iran this morning pic.twitter.com/5FBlymJ5V4
— War Monitor (@WarMonitors) March 20, 2026
Energy Complexes From Gulf to Israel Burning; Casualties Mount

The energy war continues to be front and center. Israel confirmed major Thursday Iranian strikes hit its Haifa refining complex, damaging critical infrastructure, and leaving many in the area without power. Also, the attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan facility is expected to slash LNG export capacity by roughly 17%. Kuwait hasn’t been spared either, with its massive Mina al-Ahmadi refinery hit for a second straight day, with fires ripping through processing units.

Elsewhere, Bahrain says it has faced over 140 missiles and 240 drones since the war began, underscoring the scale of Iran’s regional barrage. 

Across the region, escalation is bleeding into civilian life even in countries not directly part of the conflict. The biggest Muslim holiday of the year, Eid, is being celebrated, and in Iran the Persian New Year “Nowruz” is unfolding under air raid sirens, also with fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Syria. Currently Palestinians are being barred from Al-Aqsa during Eid. Casualties continue to mount with over 1,400 reported dead in Iran, including 204 children per the Red Crescent – and more than 1,000 killed in Lebanon.

Signs of US Plans to Take Kharg Island

But the real escalation risk surrounds what Washington’s next move may be, as the Trump administration is actively weighing seizing Kharg Island, Iran’s key export hub, in a desperate effort to force Hormuz back open. One source put it bluntly to Axios: “We need about a month to weaken the Iranians more with strikes, take the island, and then get them by the balls and use it for negotiations.” For all the bravado and rhetoric, some analysts see the situation as a classic escalation trap.

But the report says no final decision has been made, but the direction of travel is clear. “He wants Hormuz open… If he has to take Kharg Island… that’s going to happen,” one senior official said, while acknowledging a coastal invasion remains on the table.

The Wall Street Journal in fresh reporting sees signs that an operation is already underway: “The U.S. and its allies have intensified the battle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending low-flying attack jets over the sea lanes to blast Iranian naval vessels and Apache helicopters to shoot down Iran’s deadly drones, American military officials said.” it writes.
via Telegram sputnik_africa

Iran Vows ‘Zero Restraint’ If Its Energy Sites Attacked Again

Here’s what Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted to X on Thursday: “Our response to Israel’s attack on our infrastructure employed FRACTION of our power. The ONLY reason for restraint was respect for requested de-escalation. ZERO restraint if our infrastructures are struck again. Any end to this war must address damage to our civilian sites.”

And CNN reports Friday: “Mojtaba Khamenei, who has made no public appearance since being chosen to succeed his father, said in a written statement security must be denied to all Iran’s enemies.”

Things are meanwhile getting more opaque in terms of leadership structure inside Iran: “Iran has not named replacements for the vast majority of senior officials killed by Israeli strikes since the conflict began on February 28,” CNN reports.

Iran’s strategy appears to be to survive while imposing severe high costs:

Every single day that this war goes on, the more the economic damage just compounds. This is the key line right here from @tracyalloway https://t.co/T6hrWxL1Op pic.twitter.com/t8Qos0vB1A
— Joe Weisenthal (@TheStalwart) March 19, 2026
Intense Attacks on Israel Continue

There has remained heavy censorship in Israel amid the war, but various overnight reports suggested another past 12 hours of heavy Iranian missile bombardment of Israel. Times of Israel confirmed, though without much in the way of details that sirens have been constant around central and northern Israel.

There were at least half a dozen missile salvos on Israel since late last night. “A home in the central city of Rehovot is burning following an apparent cluster munition impact, rescue services say,” TOI writes. “There are no immediate reports of injuries after Iran launched a ballistic missile carrying a cluster bomb warhead at central Israel.”
Flash90/TOI: The site of an Iranian missile impact in Rehovot, central Israel. 

One war observer who has regional contacts wrote on X the following account: “Israel has been pummeled all night. Based on my counts of alerts and reports of landings from open sources the number increased tonight, though there are no reports of casualties.”

The journalist continues, “My Whatsapp groups are filled with people having breakdowns after not sleeping for two weeks. In Jerusalem 4 alerts were heard in a 90 minute span. Iran has been able to increase the number of launches daily. Everyone seems angry at the IDF and Netanyahu for lying about the destruction of Iranian capabilities.”

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A U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) female competitor, Angie Griffin, told Fox News Digital that a grievance has been filed against her for calling a trans athlete “a man” on a league community forum. USMS has confirmed that a grievance has been filed by a competitor. “U.S. Masters Swimming does not comment on individual member matters, including complaints or disciplinary processes,” the organization said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “We can confirm that a grievance has been filed by an individual member, not by U.S. Masters Swimming, related to the USMS Code of Conduct. As with all such matters, it is being handled in accordance with our established review processes.”CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGriffin has been outspoken about competing in USMS against a biological male trans athlete dating back to May 2025, when she told Fox News Digital she faced a trans competitor at a meet in San Antonio, but didn’t even find out the athlete’s birth sex until after the event. Now, she claims the grievance could cost her all of her USMS records. “They can possibly remove all my times, any sort of recognition I’ve had and possibly just delete me from U.S. Masters, for speaking an opinion, and honestly, speaking fact,” Griffin told Fox News Digital this week.CALIFORNIA’S GIRLS’ SPORTS CULTURE WAR AMPS UP WITH MASSIVE PROTEST, OUTRAGE OVER RECENT TRACK AND FIELD TITLEGriffin said she has now hired representation as she attempts to fight the grievance. “I tried to file a motion to dismiss it, giving evidence that I had not been bullying anyone online, that I had just merely posted facts that were available for anyone to find,” she added. After USMS updated its gender eligibility policy last June to restrict biological males from competing in women’s events, the organization updated its policy again this February to comply with state and local nondiscrimination laws, mostly addressing the men/open category, which is open to all competitors regardless of birth sex.”All members who select the men’s/open category are eligible for National Recognition Programs in the men’s/open category, regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity/expression,” the new policy states. “All members who select the men’s/open category are eligible for Local Recognition Programs in the men’s/open category, regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity/expression.”Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will be moving to unpaid leave as they await trial for allegedly rigging pitches, Major League Baseball announced Friday.The relievers were originally placed on paid non-disciplinary leave when they were first investigated over the summer.”This agreement is not an admission of any wrongdoing by Clase or Ortiz. MLB has been closely monitoring the matter since alerting federal law enforcement at the outset of its investigation and will have no further comment until its investigation has been completed,” MLB said, adding the shift came through an agreement between the league and the players’ association.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit those who placed wagers on him in at least 48 games, according to ESPN. The initial indictment filed in November accused Clase of rigging pitches in specific games between May 2023 and June 2025.In one instance, the indictment said, Clase used his phone in the middle of a game to coordinate with a bettor on a pitch he would throw.Clase pleaded not guilty to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches. He was released on $600,000 bond, surrendered his passport and was ordered to limit his travel to New York and Ohio, refrain from gambling and submit to GPS monitoring.Bettors allegedly won $400,000 from betting platforms on pitches thrown by Clase between 2023 and 2025. Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025.TEAM USA STARS RIP SILVER MEDALS OFF NECKS AFTER WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC FINAL LOSS TO VENEZUELAThe indictment announcement came weeks after three NBA figures were swept up in an FBI operation involving illegal gambling. Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were among more than two dozen arrested in the scheme.Clase turned himself into arguably the game’s best closer, pitching to a 1.21 ERA in his last full season in 2024, which was good for a third-place finish in the American League Cy Young Award vote. His 2025 ERA was 3.80 by the time he was investigated. Ortiz boasts a lifetime 4.36 ERA, with his best season also coming in 2024 with a 3.32 ERA.Clase inked a five-year, $20 million deal just before Opening Day in 2022, a few months after finishing fifth in the AL Rookie of the Year voting. Ortiz was making the veteran minimum of $782,600 last season, as he was not yet arbitration-eligible.Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

FIRST ON FOX — The Media Research Center (MRC) urged the Federal Trade Commission to open a formal investigation into “potential unfair and deceptive trade practices and anticompetitive behavior” by Apple News. Apple News, a news aggregator that comes pre-installed on Apple devices, has been widely accused of favoring liberal publications and ignoring conservative outlets. The MRC, a conservative watchdog group, recently examined the content featured on Apple News throughout January. Of 620 stories shared between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31, 440 originated from outlets rated as left-leaning, while 180 originated from centrist outlets. Zero originated from right-leaning outlets, according to the study.The study caught the attention of FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, who responded by sending a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook warning that Apple News could be in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices.THE ALLEGED BIAS OF APPLE NEWS: EX-LIBERAL MAG EDITOR TASKED TO HANDPICK STORIES FOR MILLIONS OF IPHONE USERSNow, MRC President David Bozell has sent a letter to Ferguson asking for a probe of the news aggregator. “This request is based on evidence suggesting that Apple has made materially misleading representations to both consumers and news publishers regarding key features and policies governing its news app, Apple News,” Bozell wrote in the letter obtained by Fox News Digital. Bozell said representations concern “whether users are able to block specific media outlets from appearing in their Apple News feeds,” “whether outside publishers may apply for inclusion in the Apple News application,” “whether Apple creates confusion for consumers about the diversity of viewpoints reflected in the app” and “whether Apple violated federal competition law, including potential tying or exclusionary practices, in preferencing Apple News on Apple devices.”Bozell then explained that evidence had “come to light” since Ferguson sent a letter to Cook. APPLE NEWS BOOSTS LEFT-LEANING NEWS OUTLETS, SHUTS OUT CONSERVATIVE SOURCES: WATCHDOG”First, in response to MRC’s investigative reporting concerning content selection practices on Apple News, Apple issued a statement asserting that users ‘can tailor the app to their interests by choosing to follow or block specific publications or topics.’ MRC’s subsequent investigation revealed that this claim is inaccurate,” Bozell wrote. “Evidence established by MRC shows that Apple is not only aware that users cannot block outlets, but that this restriction is actually a design feature,” he continued. “Second, Apple continues to encourage news organizations to apply for inclusion in Apple News.”Bozell said the MRC’s NewsBusters was shut out from consideration while it “continues to inaccurately claim that publishers may apply to Apple News.””This discrepancy raises questions as to whether Apple’s public-facing materials are designed to mislead right-leaning publishers regarding the scope, openness, and ideological diversity of Apple News. After all, Apple News chose not to publish a single right-leaning outlet for 99 days in a row, while publishing 1,369 left-leaning outlets during that same time period,” Bozell wrote.Bozell also wrote, “MRC’s ongoing monitoring of Apple News content selection has identified patterns that strongly suggest that Apple is intentionally creating confusion for consumers about the diversity of viewpoints available on the app.”TRUMP FTC SENDS LETTER TO APPLE ABOUT ALLEGED POLITICAL BIAS ON ITS NEWS APPBozell said the MRC is “concerned that Apple has engaged in anticompetitive trade restraints to harm its competitors.” “Because over 58% of smartphones used in America are manufactured by Apple and come preinstalled with its news app, Apple News often appears for users unprompted, and is always preferenced over competitor news apps. When consumers manually attempt to change their settings so Apple News is not preferenced, Apple devices often silently overrule this selection. In combination, these actions may constitute an illegal tying arrangement under federal competition law,” he wrote. “Apple’s representations to users and publishers have a profound influence on consumer expectations,” he continued. “Consequently, Apple’s statements and conduct warrant additional review under applicable consumer protection standards.”Bozell asked the Commission to investigate whether Apple has “made materially misleading representations regarding users’ ability to control or block content within the app,” “maintained or disseminated public statements that inaccurately describe opportunities for publisher participation on the app” or “engaged in conduct relating to the integration or preferential placement of Apple News on Apple devices that may raise concerns under federal competition law, including potential tying or exclusionary practices.”Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

The Department of Justice has begun investigating nonprofit groups that the Trump administration says are involved in organizing or funding political violence and destructive protests linked to Antifa, sources familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital.The effort involves the FBI and IRS, the sources said, and stemmed from directives by President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to probe political violence. The Trump administration has contended that the violence is being perpetrated by self-described Antifa adherents and could be a result of organized and well-funded campaigns by nonprofits.”These movements portray foundational American principles (e.g., support for law enforcement and border control) as ‘fascist’ to justify and encourage acts of violent revolution,” Trump wrote in his memorandum in September, days after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a man who authorities say wrote antifascist phrases on his bullet casings.OVERSIGHT DEMANDS DOJ ANSWERS ON FOREIGN FUNDING OF AGITATOR GROUPS AS IRAN, ANTI-ICE PROTESTS CONTINUETrump’s directive came after a string of harrowing ideologically-inspired shootings that included Kirk’s killing, an attack on a Dallas ICE facility that killed one detainee and the murder of a health insurance CEO. The DOJ also recently secured convictions for nine members of a Texas Antifa cell for their roles in an attack on an ICE facility in Alvarado last year that involved weapons, explosives and a murder attempt.Bondi, in a memorandum on Dec. 4, directed federal law enforcement to carry out Trump’s memorandum, coined NSPM-7, in part by looking into Antifa’s funding sources and investigating any tax crimes by “extremist groups.”A spokesperson for the IRS Criminal Investigations unit confirmed to Fox News Digital that the bureau was working with the FBI on the matter.”In accordance with National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7), IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) is collaborating with federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, to investigate individuals and entities that may be funding domestic terrorism or political violence,” the spokesperson said, calling it a “coordinated effort.”Antifa, short for antifascist, is a broad term, and its members often promote a range of radical views closely aligned with anarchism, communism or socialism, according to the Congressional Research Center. Trump declared Antifa a “major terrorist organization” last year, drawing criticism from civil rights advocates who said the president was targeting people for their political views. Bondi’s memo carefully noted the DOJ would not investigate “solely for the purpose of monitoring activities protected by the First Amendment.”One of the sources familiar with the NSPM-7 probe told Fox News Digital that every U.S. attorney across the country was directed by the DOJ to designate a federal prosecutor in their office to serve as a “district coordinator” for the cases.The DOJ has been urging prosecutors to focus on funding because nonprofits could be funding and coordinating instances of domestic terrorism, the person said.TRUMP CALLS ANTIFA ‘TERRORIST GROUP,’ FUELING FIGHT OVER FREE SPEECH AND LIMITS OF LAW ENFORCEMENTA DOJ spokesperson said in response to a request for comment on the effort that the department was pursuing a wide range of domestic terrorism crimes.”The Department of Justice is fully committed to preserving the rule of law, protecting law enforcement from coordinated attacks, ensuring everyone has the freedom to speak in the public square, participate freely in the electoral process, and practice their faith without fear of violence or harm, and bringing to justice the full range of criminal actors engaged in criminal conduct matching Congress’s definition of domestic terrorism,” the spokesperson said.The FBI declined to comment.

“Crime Stories with Nancy Grace” host Nancy Grace questioned what Spanish authorities deemed an “accidental” death of a college student visiting Barcelona for spring break Thursday on Fox News.University of Alabama junior James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, was found dead Thursday in the water off a Barcelona beach, roughly 300 feet from the nightclub he vanished from early Tuesday morning.”Just because you are found in the water does not mean you drowned. That is not necessarily the COD [cause of death],” Grace told “Hannity.” “I’ve got a lot of questions tonight.”REMAINS OF JIMMY GRACEY RECOVERED, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA STUDENT MISSING IN BARCELONAGracey traveled to Spain to visit friends studying abroad in Barcelona and was last seen leaving Shoko nightclub around 3 a.m. after becoming separated from his friends, as well as his wallet and phone.As Spanish authorities moved forward with an autopsy, Grace urged Gracey’s family to hire an independent forensic expert.”I’m not so sure that I’m going to abide by a Barcelona autopsy, no offense,” Grace said.Regional Catalan police said they do not suspect foul play, telling Fox News Digital that “everything points to it being an accidental death.””His wallet is floating in the water. How did that get disattached from him? And his phone is on another individual — a male with a criminal history?” Grace asked.”And I’m supposed to believe this was an accident? No, no, I wouldn’t put money on that.”POLICE CALL JIMMY GRACEY’S DEATH AN ACCIDENT AFTER VANISHING ON SPRING BREAK IN BARCELONA, AUTOPSY PERFORMEDGrace drew parallels to the Alabama student’s disappearance and that of Natalee Holloway, who went missing abroad and was later found murdered in 2005.”He [Gracey] went to go visit friends in Barcelona that were studying abroad. They all go out to this bar, very reminiscent of Natalee Holloway in Aruba,” Grace said.”He gets separated for whatever reason from his friends. He is observed in the nightclub… speaking to an American girl described with brown hair,” she explained. “He leaves with an individual — it’s caught on surveillance video. Nobody is telling me who is the individual with whom he left.”The true crime host demanded a “full and complete” autopsy, while continuing to question the details surrounding what authorities signal as Gracey’s “accidental” drowning.In a statement to Fox News, Gracey’s family said they are heartbroken by the “unimaginable loss,” expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received.”We are profoundly grateful for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers from people around the world – so many helped to share Jimmy’s story and bring his life to light so that others may know him,” his family said. “We also sincerely appreciate the continued support and coordination of the local authorities and the U.S. Consulate as we work to better understand the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.”Cavin McLay, the president of Gracey’s fraternity chapter of Theta Chi, said there are “no words” to describe the pain of losing his friend.”Jimmy always went out of his way for anyone who needed him, whether that was guidance in their faith, a shoulder to lean on, or simply to share a smile and laugh with,” the statement read in part.Gracey’s school, the University of Alabama, also issued a statement.”The University of Alabama community is heartbroken to learn of the death of Jimmy Gracey. Jimmy’s loss is deeply felt across our campus. Our condolences are with the Gracey family during this devastating time,” the statement read in part. 

Chuck Norris
The Internet, long thought capable of handling anything after proving its ability to run Google, Facebook, Amazon, Youtube and Walmart programs simultaneously, suddenly crashed into oblivion on Friday with the explosion of “Chuck Norris Facts” that erupted.
Actually, that’s just one of those “Facts” making the rounds after the world learned it had lost Norris, an honored author, longtime martial arts champion, superstar of television and film, devoted father, husband to Gena, a Democrat who turned conservative when that party went too far, and humble comedian.
Norris wrote hundreds of columns that appeared on WorldNetDaily, explaining his life values, talking about those people like Ronald Reagan that he knew and more.
He’s known for his charitable works, teaching thousands of children the martial arts and giving them goals in life, and a hundred other good works.
But what he is KNOWN for are the “Chuck Norris Facts.”
Those are statements that seem impossible.

This is a hilarious montage of Chuck Norris jokes.
If you think about it, he really was the first 80’s action hero and pretty much started the genre of 80’s and 90’s action movies. pic.twitter.com/zK81wkczGs
— Don Keith (@RealDonKeith) March 20, 2026

But posted online was a montage where it was revealed:

That the boogeyman checks under his bed for Chuck Norris.
That Chuck Norris’ reflection won’t even look him in the eye.
When Chuck Norris gets in the water, the sharks get out.
When Chuck Norris goes hiking, the grizzlies look out for him.
Chuck Norris wears a hat to protect the sun.
Medicine takes Chuck Norris to feel better.

Here are more “Facts.”

RIP Chick Norris:
FACTS about Chuck Norris:
1. Chuck Norris doesn’t do push-ups…
He pushes the Earth down.
⸻
2.When Chuck Norris enters a room,
he doesn’t turn the lights on — he turns the dark off.
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3.Chuck Norris counted to infinity.
Twice.
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4.Death once had a… pic.twitter.com/9KuwhevkVG
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) March 20, 2026

Others are that he doesn’t do pushups, he pushes the Earth down.
When he enters a room he turns the dark off.
He counted to infinity. Twice.
On meeting Chuck Norris, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would no longer need his security detail.

When Prime Minister @netanyahu met Chuck Norris: “Now that you’re here, I don’t need my security people anymore.” pic.twitter.com/HTXqFkO9rn
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) March 20, 2026

And he can stop a chainsaw with his bare hand.

Chuck Norris could stop a chainsaw with his bare hands.
May his memes live forever! pic.twitter.com/3xNtjvIl74
— Don Keith (@RealDonKeith) March 20, 2026

He was considered a national security asset, with then-candidate Mike Huckabee explaining he would secure the border with “Chuck Norris.”

Forcing everyone in the office to watch the ad from 2008 where Mike Huckabee recited Chuck Norris facts. pic.twitter.com/0e9YgHVteJ
— Blake Neff (@BlakeSNeff) March 20, 2026

Glenn Beck joined with the note that shortly after Norris’ death, “The Grim Reapter was found dead.”

The Icon, Chuck Norris, has passed away.
Rest in peace, my friend. I’ll see you in Heaven.
Also, in breaking news, the Grim Reaper was found dead after attempting to take Chuck Norris to the afterlife. pic.twitter.com/jCcbkIWdjJ
— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 20, 2026

Even in his filmed fight scenes, humor never was very far away. In one scene, he broke an opponent’s nose, fixed it, and then broke it again because it looked better that way.

The iconic Broken Nose scene from Walker, Texas Ranger is peak Chuck Norris
He breaks the guy’s nose, resets it, then breaks it again because “it looks better the other way.” Absolute legend. Classic 90s action gold.
RIP Chuck. pic.twitter.com/rzaP7Ep1Ey
— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) March 20, 2026

He told one of his own “Facts” during a cameo during “The Expendables 2.”

RIP Legend
The Expendables 2 (2012): Chuck Norris telling a Chuck Norris joke in a movie featuring Chuck Norrispic.twitter.com/lS63KbAZgu
— Cloudbet (@Cloudbet) March 20, 2026

The satire site The Babylon Bee was not to be outdone:

‘Fear Not!’ Says Chuck Norris To Calm Trembling Angels https://t.co/11xKJ4bgS2 pic.twitter.com/i8fwloytn6
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) March 20, 2026

It “reported”:
HEAVEN — A group of seraphim guarding the gates of Heaven was terrified yesterday by the sudden appearance of legendary martial artist and action star Chuck Norris, who passed into glory at the earthly age of 86.
“Fear not!” Norris reportedly said to calm the trembling angels after he arrived in a flash of bright light. “I bring you good tidings of great joy. I have roundhouse kicked my mortal coil to join you here in Heaven.”
The angels briefly appeared to kneel in his presence before Norris stopped them and urged them to worship God alone. “You must not do that!” he shouted at them. “I am a man. A fearsome, dangerous man, yes, but a man nonetheless. Worship God.”
Witnesses said Heaven was abuzz with Norris’s arrival, with everyone appearing to be on their best behavior to avoid getting on his bad side. “We all know not to mess with him,” said one heavenly resident. “We’re here in incorruptible bodies, but we’re all pretty sure he can still hurt us if he wants to. It’s great to have him here, honestly, but I have noticed that a lot of the ‘tough guys’ around here have suddenly gotten really quiet.”
Heroes from biblical times were eager to get Norris’s autograph. “I’m a big fan,” said King David. “Yeah, I took out Goliath with one stone and a sling, but come on… this is Chuck Norris. He’s on another level.”
At publishing time, tickets to an announced MMA fight between Norris and Samson had already sold out.

He picked Chuck Norris. Mistake. https://t.co/6uVNACLeQe pic.twitter.com/FyvxNYdCR8
— erias (@xerias_x) March 20, 2026

Some comments turned more toward the serious:

Donald Trump meets Chuck Norris at Wrestlemania VII in Los Angeles, California, March 1991.
35 years ago this week.
Rest in peace, Chuck. pic.twitter.com/DmT4u2FpBu
— johnny maga (@johnnymaga) March 20, 2026

I honestly thought Chuck Norris would live forever! pic.twitter.com/phY6mGH4xF
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) March 20, 2026

And Norris himself proved he, too, could be serious.

Chuck Norris was once asked why he’s a conservative and said he use to be a democrat but switched to the Republican party because the democrats got too far off the trail and lost all reality of what America stood for.
He was right.
RIP to the legendary Chuck Norris. pic.twitter.com/5ZeLDVhGBU
— Bridgett Fertig (@LightOnLiberty) March 20, 2026

Son Dakota Norris said, “‘Dad, it’s hard to find the right words for this, but I’ll do my best. You’ve been the man I looked up to my whole life. Your generosity, your kindness, your courage, your integrity, your strength, your discipline, and your faith in the Lord were just a handful of things I always admired about you. You lived your life with purpose and with love for all people.”
Six Million Dollar Man star Lee Majors took to Instagram to share his tribute. “We lost a dear friend @chucknorris today… and my heart goes out to his family. I know the millions of fans across the world are feeling this loss too, but for me, it’s deeply personal. I had the honor of working alongside him, sharing moments I’ll never forget. He wasn’t just a legend on screen he was a kind, strong, and genuine soul off of it.”
Dolph Lundgren said, “Ever since I was a young martial artist and later getting into movies, I always looked up to him as a role model. Someone who had the respect, humility and strength it takes to be a man. We will miss you, my friend.”
Expendables costar Sylvester Stallonen wrote, “Hey Chuck… maybe you can teach the good Lord a few karate moves — I know He’ll get a kick out of them. Rest easy.”
Jean-Claude Van Damme – also in Expendableds, said, “Deepest condolences on the passing of my friend, Chuck Norris. We knew each other from my early days, and I always respected the man he was.”