In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
Iran’s new supreme leader breaks his silence. Mojtaba Khamenei issues his first message since taking power after the death of his father, declaring the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and warning that Iran will continue targeting U.S. military bases across the region.
The war with Iran may be ex ... Show More
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