# June 8th, 2026: The Strait Of Hormuz Isn't As Closed As You Think & Ukraine's Smart Drones

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Published: 2026-06-08T10:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of the President’s Daily Brief: In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran continues targeting ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but new reporting suggests far more commercial vessels are making the journey than previously believed. We examine how shipping companies are navigating the dangerous waterway and the quiet role the U.S. Navy is playing in keeping maritime traffic moving. Ukraine is combining drones with real-time satellite intelligence to dramatically improve its ability to locate and strike Russian forces. We break down the technology helping Kyiv identify hidden targets and increasing the effectiveness of its battlefield operations. New reporting suggests U.S. intelligence officials are increasingly concerned about Israeli intelligence activities targeting American discussions and negotiations involving Iran, highlighting the complicated realities of espionage between even the closest allies. In today's Back of the Brief, the Trump administration is reportedly considering whether frozen Iranian assets could be used to compensate Gulf allies that suffered damage during Tehran's retaliatory attacks, potentially making Iran pay for some of the costs of the conflict. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefBut first, today’s PDB Spotlight. Ridge: One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get up to 40% off @Ridge during their Father’s Day Sale at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod Brunt Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB #Bruntpod Chapter: Compare every medicare plan call 91…

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