# PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 7th, 2026: Iran Resumes Attacks On Commercial Ships In Hormuz & Russian Forces Attacked In Mali

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Podcast: [The President's Daily Brief](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-president-s-daily-brief-5344929)
Published: 2026-07-07T19:19:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up— just days after another round of U.S.-Iran negotiations ended without a breakthrough, Iran is accused of launching missile attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Later in the show— Russia's campaign in Africa is encountering fresh trouble. We'll take you to Mali, where Tuareg fighters claim they've shot down one of Moscow's attack helicopters. 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 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 QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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