July 17th, 2026: Iran Is Preparing Its Biggest Escalation Yet & America's New Missile Strategy

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran may be preparing its biggest escalation yet. We explain why the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—not the Strait of Hormuz—could become the next major flashpoint in the conflict, and how Tehran may be looking to squeeze the global economy instead of taking on the U.S. military directly. The Pentagon is embracing a key lesson from Ukraine, moving to buy thousands of low-cost cruise missiles as the Air Force shifts toward affordable, mass-produced precision weapons. The United Kingdom is preparing for another leadership change as Labour's Andy Burnham appears set to become Britain's next prime minister. We examine what his rise could mean for the U.K. and its relationship with Washington. In today's Back of the Brief, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces a major shift in U.S. counterterrorism strategy, arguing that far-left extremist violence has been overlooked for too long. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Nobl Travel: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog’s food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB or use code PDB at checkout. Trust & Will: Estate planning doesn’t have to be complicated—create your will or trust online in minutes with Trust & Will and get 20% off at https://trustandwill.com/PDB