The Pulse Briefing

Saudi Arabia shut down the East-West pipeline after drone attacks from Iraq while Houthis captured Perim Island at Bab al-Mandeb strait. U.S. diesel prices crossed six dollars per gallon for the first time. August inflation held at 3.4 percent year-over-year with Fed rate hike odds surging to ninety percent. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Tanker tracking data shows one-third of Persian Gulf oil flows remain missing despite U.S. naval escort claims as the biggest wave of shipping attacks since the war began shattered a month of relative calm. The IAEA board reported Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in two decades over blocked inspectors and disabled cameras as satellite imagery shows construction acceleration at the Pickaxe Mountain buried nuclear site. Brent crude topped $102 per barrel while HSBC warned commodity super squeeze extends beyond oil to copper and diesel. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

U.S. and Iran exchanged attacks on oil tankers and military bases as Brent crude topped $100 per barrel and diesel hit record highs nationwide. North Korea completed a new uranium enrichment facility while satellite imagery shows construction surge at suspected Iranian nuclear site. Europe faces winter with natural gas near three-year highs as Hormuz disruptions intensify LNG competition. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Oil nears $100 as Iran announces Persian Gulf restricted zone while Hormuz shipping remains constrained. Houthis struck Saudi oil infrastructure wounding 73 and igniting refinery fires. German police arrested a power grid sabotage suspect after finding 21 explosive devices near substations. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

U.S. diesel prices hit record $5.85 per gallon as Iran war disrupts fuel flows, threatening nationwide trucking and consumer goods costs. Iran struck U.S. bases in Kuwait with missiles and drones after renewed American attacks, with investigations underway into potential wedding party casualties. Rice futures are on track for their largest annual gain since 2003 as El Niño and supply disruptions threaten the grain feeding half the world. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

U.S. forces struck sixty Iranian targets while escorting forty vessels carrying eighteen million barrels through Hormuz, even as Iran retaliated against Kuwait and UAE bases. Dutch central bank moved 86.4 tons of gold from U.S. and Canada to Britain citing crisis preparedness. U.S. national debt hit record forty trillion dollars as Treasury yields reached multi-year highs. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged strikes around the Strait of Hormuz as two tankers were hit, killing sailors and pushing oil prices higher. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who blocked seven additional officer promotions. U.S. Treasury yields hit nineteen-month highs in a global bond sell-off driven by debt and inflation concerns. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged strikes around the Strait of Hormuz overnight as tankers were hit and Trump threatened harder retaliation; Congo's Ebola outbreak reached 6,000 confirmed cases with nearly 3,000 deaths; global bond markets sold off sharply with U.S. 10-year Treasury yields hitting 4.75 percent. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island for the first time in a month after detecting preparations to lay sea mines, prompting Iranian missile strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan and the UAE with oil prices surging 3.4 percent. Visible commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to just five ships per day over the weekend despite recent mine-clearing operations. Ukraine admits ninety percent of retail food logistics infrastructure has been destroyed by Russian strikes as supermarket shelves in Kiev remain bare. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

U.S. declares Strait of Hormuz mines cleared at six-month mark while energy experts dispute pipeline alternatives as reopening focus intensifies. Russia threatens strikes on UK military targets as intelligence reports say Putin sees U.S. weakened by Iran war. U.S., Japan, and South Korea to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drill as IAEA endorses Trump push for Kim Jong Un summit. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran announces no military vessels will be allowed in the Strait of Hormuz as Oman negotiates corridor arrangements. Baltic states mobilize as Russia threatens UK targets and signals potential tactical nuclear use in Ukraine. CIA Director Ratcliffe made a secret Moscow trip to warn Russia against NATO attacks. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran and Oman are negotiating a framework to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran demands the U.S. lift its blockade first. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows core prices held steady at 3.3% annually in July. Pennsylvania has reported the first U.S. measles deaths this year as the outbreak continues spreading. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

A ship was disabled by attack in the Strait of Hormuz as tanker transits hit a three-month low amid Iranian threats of fines and detention. Treasury launched Operation Economic Outcast with sweeping Iran sanctions targeting shipping and oil trade, prompting China to warn of retaliation. US-Canada trade talks collapsed with Trump threatening 50% New Year's tariffs on vehicles while Carney prepares retaliatory measures. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Russia arrests citizens complaining about domestic fuel shortages as petrol station fights break out. Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic drops to single digits as Trump announces toughest sanctions in history on Iran. FBI foils ISIS-inspired bomb plot targeting New York State Capitol. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

US long-term bond yields surge again erasing Treasury Secretary intervention effect as debt hits $40 trillion. North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint military exercises. US military conducts stealth operation to keep Strait of Hormuz open as Iran targets tankers. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The UAE has halted all trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward UAE territory, marking a major Gulf escalation. Diesel prices have hit record levels around $170 per barrel as refining margins top $100, far outpacing crude oil price gains. President Trump paused the 50% Canada tariff for 72 hours, saying a deal is close. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran demands concessions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices climb and Trump says the U.S. is 'low-keying it' while military options narrow. Ukrainian drones killed 13 inside Russia in the deadliest attack in two years. Houthis struck Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery as regional energy infrastructure comes under fire. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Trump says Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal could come soon as shipping firms call proposal unfeasible and attacks continue with ADNOC reporting 15 vessel strikes this week. White House revives unprecedented effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling. US employment contracted by 23,000 jobs in July, the first monthly loss in years. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran is moving toward a deal with Oman to control the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels as commercial traffic dwindles. New U.S. intelligence warns Russia may provoke NATO with an armed incursion into member territory within weeks, amid dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles. The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, the first monthly contraction in years. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran and Oman are reportedly close to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz under terms giving Tehran control over passage fees. Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth clashed at Camp David over US precision missile stockpiles depleted by Iran strikes. The Navy's Trump-class nuclear battleship program will cost $275 billion with the first ship exceeding $23 billion. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, possibly giving Iran greater control over traffic. The US has nearly exhausted its stockpile of long-range missiles and THAAD interceptors in the Iran war. China announced countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran struck strategic US military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain following Egypt drone attacks, widening the Middle East conflict. US Patriot missile stockpiles are depleted to roughly one-third of pre-war levels, creating readiness challenges that may take three years to resolve. Record-low Danube water levels forced shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant and output cuts in Romania. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The United States launched heavy retaliatory airstrikes on Iran after Jordan foiled an Iranian missile attack, ending a brief operational pause. Two tankers were hit in apparent drone strikes at Egypt's Mediterranean ports, marking Egypt's first direct involvement in the Iran war. Qatar sent its first LNG shipment through the Strait of Hormuz in three weeks as the US-Iran contest for control continues. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles as the US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint strikes killing 20 Iran-backed militia fighters in Iraq. Iran and Oman are exchanging proposals to manage the Strait of Hormuz while Houthis consider imposing Red Sea toll fees, driving oil prices up 5-6%. Five US states have agreed to accept nuclear waste in exchange for federal support for nuclear energy development. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz with Gulf state backing for fee collection as Trump meets Netanyahu with Israel threatening to resume bombing if no deal is reached. The Pentagon reveals hundreds of new casualties as U.S. forces run low on interceptor missiles. French wildfires threaten nuclear deterrence facilities and Rafale assembly. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran declares continued control of Strait of Hormuz after US bombing pause, intercepting six vessels as tanker strikes mine. Oil prices sink nearly 7% below $90 amid hope for resumed supplies. Pentagon reveals more than 600 troops wounded or killed in Iran conflict, 200 higher than previously disclosed. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

President Trump threatens 'massive attack bigger than ever before' as Iran widens war with strikes on Jordan and Iraq bases while the US launches new strikes. Oil prices surge to $100 per barrel as the Iran conflict drags on and Middle East producers accelerate plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Trump upends the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after signing, now requiring Israeli recognition and Abraham Accords participation. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

US signed nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia allowing uranium enrichment without traditional safeguards during active Iran war. Iran escalated Strait of Hormuz blockade as Houthis attacked Saudi tankers in Red Sea, creating dual-chokepoint crisis with oil prices surging for fifth consecutive day. House passed $1.15 trillion defense bill authorizing expanded Iran operations amid deepening congressional divide. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The US-Iran war enters its eleventh consecutive night as Trump threatens strikes on underground nuclear sites and Iran warns of regional war expansion. The Strait of Hormuz remains functionally closed with a second tanker abandoned in twenty-four hours, driving war costs to $37.5 billion with Pentagon requesting $67.1 billion more. Trump approved a landmark nuclear deal allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium as oil prices jump 4% on collapsed peace talks. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The US-Iran war enters its tenth day with three US troops killed and nearly one hundred injured as a second tanker is abandoned in the Strait of Hormuz in twenty-four hours. Houthis announce naval blockade of Saudi Red Sea ports threatening a second critical oil chokepoint. Trump slaps fifty percent tariffs on Canada effective immediately, with hints at broader action on sixty-plus countries. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The US-Iran conflict enters its ninth consecutive night with three American service members killed since Friday and the Strait of Hormuz shipping at near-standstill after tanker explosions. US gas prices hit four dollars per gallon as Iran disrupts the chokepoint carrying twenty percent of global oil, while ASEAN ministers call for reopening amid China's forty percent oil import decline. Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles as Ukraine launches four hundred drones at Moscow. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

US and Iran exchange strikes for a sixth consecutive night as the Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates, threatening 20% of global oil supply. Gasoline prices are projected to remain elevated even if crude falls, as refining capacity constraints lock in higher pump prices. Canadian wildfire smoke blankets Chicago and millions across the US with hazardous air quality, prompting a GOP senator to ready a sanctions bill against Canada. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The US fired on a tanker as Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz resumes with threats to close the Red Sea if power infrastructure is targeted. Baltic states and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid attacks on NATO infrastructure. Trump imposed 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods as gas prices head toward four dollars. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has intensified into its fourth day with strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure and Iranian cruise missile attacks on oil tankers killing crew members. Tehran is threatening to halt all Middle East energy exports as oil prices rise. Lithuania reports Russia is planning attacks on NATO infrastructure. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Oil prices hit one-month highs near $80 as US resumed naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz with attacks on tankers killing seafarers. Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June as energy temporarily eased before current Hormuz crisis. A second American citizen tested positive for Ebola in DR Congo and was transferred to Germany for treatment. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

US and Iran exchanged strikes over the Strait of Hormuz with shipping slowed to multi-week lows and conflicting sovereignty claims. Senator Lindsey Graham died at 71 from an aortic dissection, narrowing Senate GOP margin to 52-48 with McConnell still hospitalized. A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization tested positive for Ebola in DR Congo. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz after striking a commercial vessel, prompting a third round of US airstrikes with Iranian retaliation against Gulf Arab states. Senator Lindsey Graham died at 71 from a brief and sudden illness. The IMF downgraded global growth forecasts for the second consecutive time as economic headwinds intensify. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The US and Iran resume diplomatic talks after Iran admits the Strait of Hormuz attack was a mistake, though tanker transits remain in single digits. Missouri declared a state of emergency after catastrophic flooding prompted more than 100 rescues. Trump threatens to decimate Iran over ongoing assassination threats as Treasury sanctions an alleged Iranian financier. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has reached near standstill as US-Iran hostilities continue for a second day. Ukraine escalated attacks on Russian tankers near Crimea as fuel shortages intensify across Russia. The strongest El Niño in 75 years is triggering food supply-chain alarm as forecasters confirm the pattern will last through early 2027. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The US and Iran traded strikes for a second consecutive night after Trump declared the ceasefire over, with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz halting and oil prices rising. Russia halted diesel exports after Ukrainian drone strikes hit refineries, threatening domestic fuel supplies. Congo Ebola deaths reached 600 with a new suspected case in an additional province. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The United States launched retaliatory strikes on Iran after multiple tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump declaring the ceasefire over and reimposing oil sanctions. Oil prices surged, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.57 percent and reigniting inflation fears. Trump ordered a halt to all US trade with Spain over NATO spending disputes. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

A Qatari LNG tanker was struck by projectile and set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz during Khamenei's funeral, threatening the critical energy chokepoint. Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy declares Siberia 'within reach' while Urals crude crashes to $42. Ukraine has exhausted Patriot interceptors and cannot defend Kyiv against ballistic missile strikes. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific, drawing regional alarm. Iran's Supreme Leader funeral draws massive crowds as successor remains conspicuously absent. Russian attacks on Kyiv killed at least 18 as Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortages ahead of NATO summit. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Record heat is suspected in over 20 deaths during the July 4 weekend as a heat dome threatens Eastern US power grid stability. Ukraine escalates its deep-strike campaign against Russian energy infrastructure with attacks on St. Petersburg oil terminals. A CMA CGM container ship struck by missile in the Strait of Hormuz may be scrapped as shipping traffic quadruples on Iran-approved routes. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Eastern US power grid operator orders emergency demand cuts as electricity use nears record amid ongoing heat wave. Putin faces mounting fuel shortages at home as Ukraine continues strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Iran begins multi-day funeral for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei as China and UK press for Strait of Hormuz access amid fee and demining tensions. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran and Oman propose fee plan for Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens forceful response for ships not using approved routes. Natural gas, nuclear, and coal prevent grid collapse under heat dome as Energy Department directs data centers to use backup generators. June payrolls rose by only 57,000, sharply missing expectations. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran threatens forceful response to tankers using unapproved Strait of Hormuz routes as a ship runs aground and US-Iran talks continue in Doha. Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least 18 in Kyiv after Zelenskyy's warning as Ukraine strikes Russian oil infrastructure. Trump administration hits small nuclear reactor target before July 4 deadline. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

A container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz as oil flow returns to pre-war levels and indirect US-Iran talks resume in Qatar. Ukrainian drone strikes plunge Russia into summer fuel crisis with gas station fights and shortages spreading. Russia closes railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia while an armed LNG carrier is spotted in the Baltic. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Putin publicly admitted fuel shortages from Ukrainian refinery strikes in a rare crisis acknowledgment requiring emergency task force intervention. Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic resumed with supertankers entering the Persian Gulf but a major German carrier declared the chaos the new normal, signaling industry views current conditions as enduring. Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed at least three Americans with over 100 missing among recently deported U.S. residents as rescue efforts continue. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

US and Iran agreed to stand down after weekend strikes with talks scheduled in Qatar, but shipping traffic through Hormuz has plummeted with owners wary despite the pause. Putin publicly admitted fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian refinery strikes. Twin earthquakes in Venezuela killed Americans and collapsed infrastructure with death toll climbing past 1,400. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.