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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 16th, 2026: U.S. Expands Naval Crackdown Worldwide & Pentagon Turns To Auto Manufacturers

April 16, 2026·14 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • U.S. expands naval blockade against Iran globally, authorizing boarding and seizure of Iranian-linked vessels anywhere in the world.
  • Pentagon explores shifting auto industry production to weapons manufacturing amid concerns over depleted military stockpiles.
  • U.S. ends key oil san

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