Iran Attacks American Warships Despite “Ceasefire”
May 9, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
- First up — American destroyers come under missile and drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets even as President Trump insists the ceasefire remains fully intact. Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down the latest escalation and what it could mean for the fragile standoff with Tehran.
- Later in the show — President Trump prepares for a critical summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing, with major disputes over trade, Taiwan, and Iran looming over the talks. Joshua Philipp, Senior Investigative Reporter at The Epoch Times, joins us for a preview of the meeting and a broader look at U.S.-China tensions.
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