PDB Afternoon Bulletin | July 29th, 2026: Iran Launches Surprise Attack On U.S. Forces & China Rearms Tehran

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Iran launches a surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan, abruptly ending hopes that the latest diplomatic push could lead to a lasting ceasefire. We break down what happened, why it matters, and how President Trump may respond. Reuters reports China is preparing to send hundreds of air-defense missile systems to Iran, potentially helping Tehran rebuild one of the most significant military vulnerabilities exposed by months of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. 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 Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 20% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB 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.