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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 8th, 2026: Strait Of Hormuz Erupts Again & Hantavirus Outbreak Raises Global Alarm

May 8, 2026·16 min·5-min readnews briefnews
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— U.S. destroyers repel missile and drone attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting retaliatory strikes on Iranian naval targets.

— President Trump describes U.S. retaliation as a 'love tap' and insists the ceasefire with Iran remains 'fully intact' despite ongoing hostilities.

— Iran

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