The PDB Situation Report | July 18th, 2026: America Is Crushing Iran's Coastal Defenses & Russia's Nuclear Threat
The U.S. has resumed a robust air campaign against Iranian military targets, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, while analysts debate the effectiveness of military versus economic pressure in forcing regime change. Meanwhile, concerns grow over Vladimir Putin’s potential use of tac
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