# PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 25th, 2026: Iran Reveals Its Plans To Control The Strait Of Hormuz & Venezuela's Earthquake Disaster

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Published: 2026-06-25T20:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Iran is revealing its long-term plans for the Strait of Hormuz. New reporting suggests Tehran wants a permanent role in managing one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints—and potentially billions of dollars a year in new revenue. We'll explain what Iran is proposing and why Washington is already pushing back. Disaster strikes Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes rock the capital region within moments of each other. We'll bring you the latest from the ground as rescue crews race to find survivors and the death toll continues to rise. 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 Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDBor use code PDB at checkout. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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