PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 28th, 2026: Iran Is Losing Control of the Strait of Hormuz & Laser Warfare Comes to the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First—President Trump says the battle for the Strait of Hormuz is essentially over, declaring, "that sucker is open." But while there's growing evidence Iran is losing its grip on the critical waterway, the reality on the ground is a little more complicated.

• Later in the show—the U.S. military takes another step into the future, using a high-energy laser to destroy three cartel-linked drones along the southern border.

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