July 15th, 2026: The Iran War Just Entered A Dangerous New Phase & Wagner's African Opioid Trade
About this episode
This episode discusses the escalating Iran War, Wagner's involvement in the opioid trade in Africa, and new US strategies regarding the International Criminal Court.
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The battle for the Strait of Hormuz is entering a dangerous new chapter. We examine why the Trump administration has once again shifted its strategy against Iran—and what that tells us about where the war is headed. The remnants of Russia's Wagner mercenary force have reportedly traded the battlefield for the drug trade. We look at allegations that former Wagner fighters are operating a growing opioid empire in one of Africa's most lawless regions. The Trump administration launches a new campaign against the International Criminal Court, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowing to curb the tribunal's influence and shield Americans from its jurisdiction. In today's Back of the Brief, Congress moves to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham by reviving one of his signature priorities: a sweeping new package of sanctions targeting Russia. 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 Lifepro Fitness: Discover…
Topics covered
- Iran War
- Wagner mercenary
- Opioid trade
- International Criminal Court
- US foreign policy
- Sanctions
Keywords
- Iran
- Wagner
- opioid trade
- Trump administration
- International Criminal Court
- sanctions
- Lindsey Graham
Sponsors
Lifepro Fitness, Mars Men
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Trump administration, International Criminal Court, Wagner
Places: Strait of Hormuz, Africa
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