PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 25th, 2026: Iran Reveals Its Plans To Control The Strait Of Hormuz & Venezuela's Earthquake Disaster
Iran is leveraging its wartime position to demand a permanent role in managing the Strait of Hormuz, proposing a fee-based system for maritime services that could generate up to $40 billion annually, challenging long-standing international norms on freedom of navigation. Meanwhile, Venezu
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