# PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 21st, 2026: Iran’s Supreme Leader Just Blew Up The Nuclear Talks & Taiwan Tensions Explode

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Podcast: [The President's Daily Brief](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-president-s-daily-brief-5344929)
Published: 2026-05-21T20:22:00+00:00
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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Iran’s Supreme Leader just slammed the door on one of President Trump’s core demands, ordering that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile remain inside Iran—raising new fears that negotiations could collapse and the fragile ceasefire could unravel. Plus, just one week after President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Taiwan is rapidly becoming a major flashpoint once again. Trump says he’s prepared to speak directly with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te regarding arms deals, a move that threatens decades of diplomatic precedent and is likely to infuriate Beijing. 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 Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com or call 800-583-6515 Pocket Hose-Ballistic: Text PDB to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at PocketHose.com/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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