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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 20th, 2026: Iran's Government Is Tearing Itself Apart & China's Maritime Escalation

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The President's Daily Brief
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Jul 20, 2026
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In this episode of The PDB Description: Iran's government is facing a growing internal revolt as hardliners accuse President Masoud Pezeshkian of betraying the Islamic Republic, fueling fears that Tehran's own political infighting could derail any hopes for a lasting ceasefire with the United States. Taiwan is sounding the alarm after a sharp increase in Chinese coast guard and research vessels operating around the island, raising new concerns that Beijing may be expanding its pressure campaign into the Pacific. 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/@presidentsdailybrief Poncho Outdoors: Gear up for summer with Poncho and grab $10 off plus free shipping at https://ponchooutdoors.com/PDB Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybriefand get 50% off your first year of coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices