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Podcast: The President's Daily Brief
Episode: PDB Afternoon Bulletin | March 20th, 2026: Report: U.S. May Launch Ground Operation Inside Iran & Ukraine Deploys Drone Defense Teams To Middle East
Description: In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:Â
First—a risky new option is now under discussion at the White House: seizing Iran’s primary oil export hub to break its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. We’ll walk through what’s being discussed—and the potential consequences.
Later in the show—Ukraine is now exporting its battlefield experience against Iranian drones to the Middle East, deploying military specialists across five countries to help defend against Tehran’s attacks. We’ll break down what this means for the broader conflict—and how Ukraine is trying to turn their unique experti...