In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief: Iran confirms the seizure of a petrochemical tanker in the Gulf — a major show of force by the Islamic Republic in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways. A new report suggests the U.S. may press ahead on Gaza reconstruction even if Hamas keeps its weapons, as stabilization talks stall. China sends Coast Guard ships through Japan-administered islands, escalating an already sharp dispute with Tokyo. And in today’s Back of the Brief — fresh developments in the energy corruption scandal rocking Kyiv, alongside new steps President Zelenskyy says he’s taking to clean house.
