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PDB Situation Report | May 16th, 2026: Hormuz Crisis Continues As Iran Retains Missile Power & Trump Meets With Xi Jinping
In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: New intelligence assessments suggest Iran may still retain significant missile capabilities despite weeks of U.S. and Israeli strikes, as the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues disrupting global shipping and energy markets. Bill Roggio from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins us to break down the latest developments and what they could mean moving forward. We take a closer look at President Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping following a high-stakes visit to Beijing this week. Steve Lance of NTD News joins us to discuss…
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