PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 25th, 2026: Iran Reveals Its Plans To Control The Strait Of Hormuz & Venezuela's Earthquake Disaster

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Iran is revealing its long-term plans for the Strait of Hormuz. New reporting suggests Tehran wants a permanent role in managing one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints—and potentially billions of dollars a year in new revenue. We'll explain what Iran is proposing and why Washington is already pushing back.
• Disaster strikes Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes rock the capital region within moments of each other. We'll bring you the latest from the ground as rescue crews race to find survivors and the death toll continues to rise.

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