The PDB Situation Report | September 19th, 2026: Iran’s Targeting of U.S. Forces May Be Getting More Dangerous & Putin’s Wartime Election

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• New reports suggest Russian and Chinese companies may be helping Iran improve its ability to target American forces across the Middle East. Open Source Intelligence Analyst Ryan McBeth joins us to break down what the reporting shows and what it could mean for U.S. troops in the region.

• Russia heads into parliamentary elections this weekend as the war continues to strain the country, but voters will see virtually no meaningful opposition to Vladimir Putin’s ruling party. Konstantin Samoilov of Inside Russia joins us with a look at the political climate inside the country.

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