PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 8th, 2026: Strait Of Hormuz Erupts Again & Hantavirus Outbreak Raises Global Alarm
— U.S. destroyers repel missile and drone attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting retaliatory strikes on Iranian naval targets.
— President Trump describes U.S. retaliation as a 'love tap' and insists the ceasefire with Iran remains 'fully intact' despite ongoing hostilities.
— Iran
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