PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 9th, 2026: Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterms & China's Maritime Militia Raises Blockade Fears
President Trump announces the US will not conduct military strikes against Iran before the November midterm elections, despite ongoing preparations for potential combat and escalating tensions over Iran's attacks on Gulf shipping. Meanwhile, China’s suspected maritime militia activity nea
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