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PDB Situation Report | March 21st, 2026: The Fight With Iran Takes A Dangerous Turn & Inside China’s Iran Problem

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: First up — the war with Iran enters a dangerous new phase, as both sides begin targeting critical energy infrastructure, raising the risk to global supply. We’re joined by Janatan Sayeh from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to ...  Show more

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 20th, 2026: Report: U.S. May Launch Ground Operation Inside Iran & Ukraine Deploys Drone Defense Teams To Middle East

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—a risky new option is now under discussion at the White House: seizing Iran’s primary oil export hub to break its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. We’ll walk through what’s being discussed—and the potential consequences. Later in ...  Show more

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