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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 4th, 2026: U.S. Launches “Project Freedom” In The Strait of Hormuz & Russia’s Momentum Breaks

May 4, 2026·14 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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The PDB Afternoon Bulletin delivers a high-stakes update on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and a significant shift in the Ukraine war, where Russia has lost ground for the first time since 2024. The episode underscores how military, diplomatic, and information warfa

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