August 6th, 2026: Is America About to Hand Iran Control of Hormuz? & Iran’s Wartime Purge

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First—the United States and Iran may be nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the reported terms would give Tehran control over ships entering the Persian Gulf. Later—Iran accelerates its execution of protesters, using the war to portray domestic opposition as treason and eliminate those who challenged the regime. Plus—Russia reportedly launches a disinformation campaign ahead of Germany’s elections, targeting opponents of the right-wing AfD. In today’s Back of the Brief—Beijing retaliates against recent U.S. actions with new restrictions targeting American entities, drone technology and factory inspections. 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 Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with timeless, high-quality pieces from Quince—go to https://Quince.com/PDBfor free shipping and 365-day returns! ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/PDBand use PDB at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at: https://ethos.com/PDB  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices