# PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 8th, 2026: U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran & Russia Targets Starlink

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Published: 2026-07-08T19:57:00+00:00
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears to have collapsed after Tehran's attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a new round of U.S. military strikes and Iranian retaliation. We break down the latest developments and what they could mean for the future of the conflict. Russia is reportedly deploying powerful electronic warfare systems to jam Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network in an effort to disrupt Ukraine's growing fleet of long-range strike drones. We examine the next phase of the drone war and why control of the electromagnetic spectrum is becoming increasingly critical on the battlefield. 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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