In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: President Trump reinstates the U.S. naval blockade of Iran, cutting off the regime's ports as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate and the risk of a broader regional conflict grows. The war in the Middle East spreads, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia following an apparent strike targeting an Iranian aircraft in Yemen. Ukraine intensifies its campaign against Russia's shadow fleet, claiming it has struck more than 100 Russian vessels in just eight days as Kyiv expands its effort to cripple Moscow's wartime logistics. In today's Back of the Brief: The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed above 4,400 as rescue crews continue searching for survivors beneath the rubble. 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 Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/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. Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices