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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 17th, 2026: Iran Surrenders? Tehran Gives In To Key Demand & Cuba’s Secret Message to Trump Intercepted
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, President Trump says a deal is close, and oil markets are already responding. But with pressure on Tehran still firmly in place and key details unresolved, it’s not yet clear whether this marks a real turning point—or just another phase in a very fragile standoff. Later in the show—a mysterious letter from Cuba meant for President Trump is intercepted in Miami, revealing a quiet attempt by the Castro family to bypass Washington’s official channels. To listen to the show ad-free…
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