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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 26th, 2026: U.S. And Iran Are Shooting At Each Other Again & Russia Threatens “Systematic Strikes”

May 26, 2026·14 min·5-min readnews briefnews
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  • U.S. and Iran exchange fire in the Strait of Hormuz after American strikes on Iranian mine-laying boats and missile sites.
  • Iran threatens a 'decisive and crushing response' to future U.S. attacks despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
  • U.S. Central Command confirms defensive stri

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Sergei LavrovMarco RubioMike BakerMohammed Bakr Galibov

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