In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

• First—President Trump says a deal with Iran is "probably" close, while also threatening to obliterate the regime’s oil and power infrastructure if an agreement is not reached quickly. Iran, meanwhile, is pushing back—dismissing U.S. proposals as "illogical" and warning it won’t negotiate under pressure.

• Later in the show—Israel's fight in southern Lebanon appears to be entering an even more permanent phase, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordering expanded operations to stop Hezbollah's continued rocket fire. At the same time, Iran's open defiance inside Lebanon is raising new questions about whether Tehran’s grip on the country can be easily broken.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• First up—new reporting reveals the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of possible ground operations inside Iran, as U.S. troops continue to surge into the region. We’ll break down what these plans could involve—and what it means for the next phase of the war.

• Later in the show—U.S. forces take a significant blow, as an Iranian strike wounds a dozen American troops and damages key aircraft at a Saudi air base.

• Plus—the Houthis enter the fight, launching their first attack on Israel since the war began.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—North Korea tests a new missile engine, boosting its ability to strike the U.S. mainland.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• The war with Iran reaches the one-month mark, as U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continue and tensions center on the increasingly volatile Strait of Hormuz. We’re joined by Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation to break down where things stand and what could come next.

• After months of grinding stalemate, Ukraine seizes the momentum in the south, reclaiming more territory than Russia for the first time in years. George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War joins us to assess what’s driving the shift and whether it can be sustained.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: 

• First—Iran’s leadership is reportedly openly debating whether to formally pursue a nuclear weapon, something the regime has long denied even considering. The shift comes after weeks of U.S. and Israeli strikes, and as hardliners tighten their grip on power. The question now is whether this is just empty saber-rattling, a negotiating tactic, or the beginning of a real change in strategy. I’ll break it down.

• Later in the show—Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure are starting to add up, knocking out roughly 40 percent of the Kremlin’s export capacity. While it’s a massive hit to the Kremlin’s war chest, rising oil prices and shifting sanctions may be working against that effort.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—new reporting reveals the Pentagon is preparing options for what officials describe as a potential “final blow” against Iran, including a massive bombing campaign and even the possibility of U.S. ground forces.

• Later in the show—Iran may be monetizing the chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran moves to charge ships for safe passage through the world’s most critical oil chokepoint.

• Plus—Russia is working to overcome a major battlefield weakness, accelerating plans for its own satellite network after being cut off from Starlink.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—the Pentagon ramps up munitions production, striking deals with major defense firms as the U.S. shifts toward a wartime footing.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—earlier this week, President Trump announced a mysterious “present” from Iran… and now we’re learning what it actually was, and what it signals about the current state of the conflict.

• Later in the show—Britain authorizes the seizure of Russian-linked tankers, marking a major escalation in the effort to crack down on Moscow’s shadow fleet and its war funding.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• First up—Tehran moves quickly to replace a top official killed in recent strikes, installing a hardline security figure and revealing a deeper shift in who’s really calling the shots inside Iran.

• Later in the show—Russia’s latest drone barrage spills into NATO territory, as Estonia and Latvia report airspace violations during a major attack on Ukraine.

• Plus—the U.S. quietly ramps up fuel shipments to Cuba’s private sector, signaling a new strategy to undercut the regime from within.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—Shahed-style attack drones are now showing up on online marketplaces, raising concerns about the spread of battlefield technology.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First up—thousands of elite U.S. troops are now moving into the Middle East, as the White House expands its military options against Iran, even as it signals a possible diplomatic off-ramp.

• Later in the show—Israel strikes a key smuggling route in the Caspian Sea, targeting a growing weapons pipeline between Russia and Iran.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• First up—the Strait of Hormuz is effectively shut down, with hundreds of oil tankers sitting idle as tensions with Iran disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Reopening the strait may prove far more difficult than Washington suggests, with military, logistical, and strategic challenges complicating any effort to restore flow.

• Later in the show—Gulf nations are now weighing direct military action against Iran as repeated attacks raise the risk of a broader regional war.

• Plus—Israel signals a potential expansion of its campaign against Hezbollah, announcing plans to take control of parts of southern Lebanon.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—the Taliban releases a U.S. citizen after more than a year in detention, marking a rare moment of cooperation between Washington and the group.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• First up—the White House moves to release Iranian oil onto global markets, a decision that could send billions to Tehran at a moment of maximum pressure, raising serious questions about the strategy behind it.

• Later in the show—as the fight with Iran intensifies, the U.S. is now battling on another front, launching strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and widening the scope of the conflict.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

• First up—Iran’s new Supreme Leader remains out of sight, with no public appearances or verified statements, raising serious questions about who is actually in control. Reports suggest the regime may be relying on artificial intelligence and propaganda to project authority amid growing instability.

• Later in the show—the Houthis have gone unusually quiet, as Saudi Arabia works behind the scenes to keep the Iran conflict from expanding further.

• Plus—Ukraine launches a major drone strike on Russia’s largest oil export terminal, threatening to disrupt already fragile global energy markets.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief—the U.S. issues a worldwide security alert, warning Americans that Iran-linked groups may be preparing to target U.S. interests abroad as the conflict widens.

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