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The PDB Situation Report | September 12th, 2026: The Iran Conflict Just Entered a More Dangerous Phase & Pentagon Considers Postwar Pullback

September 12, 2026·44 min·5-min readinterviewnews
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The U.S. is engaged in an escalating conflict with Iran following missile attacks on American forces in Jordan and retaliatory strikes on Iranian oil tankers, with oil prices surpassing $100 a barrel. Analysts argue that while the U.S. has achieved tactical successes—such as opening the S

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Behnam Ben Taleblu

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Behnam Ben TalebluSteve YatesMike BakerPete HegstadtDonald TrumpGeorge W. Bush

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