In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

First—The fallout over the Trump administration’s campaign against narco-terrorists intensifies, as lawmakers question the head of U.S. Special Operations Command over the legality of a controversial September strike. Meanwhile, the White House is pressing ahead, destroying another suspected narco-vessel on Thursday.

Later in the show—Iran sends a clear signal in the Gulf, firing volleys of cruise and ballistic missiles during their first major naval drill since the 12-Day War with Israel. We’ll break down what this drill says about Iran’s strategy, and the warning the mullahs sent to US forces in the region.

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