Mike Baker

Welcome to the PDB Situation Report.

I'm Mike Baker, your eyes and ears on the world stage.

All right, let's get briefed.

First up, despite a ceasefire or whatever we're calling it that remains technically in place, Iran has launched its most damaging attack yet, raising questions about whether the truce is beginning to unravel and also the question of what do you call a ceasefire where nobody's ceased firing and what President Trump might do next.

We'll be joined by retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery to get his insight.

Later in the show, after weeks of warnings, Russia unleashes one of its largest attacks on Kyiv.

What's driving Moscow's latest escalation?

We'll have more on that with George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War.

But first, today's Situation Report Spotlight.

Nearly two months after President Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, the truce is showing signs of strain.

This week, Tehran launched what appears to be its most damaging attack since the ceasefire, or again, whatever we're calling it, began, striking Kuwait International Airport with a missile and drone barrage that killed at least one person, wounded dozens more, and caused significant damage to the airport facilities.

The attack raises questions about whether Iran is testing the limits of American restraint while negotiations continue behind closed doors.

And here's a pro tip.

Yes, Iran is testing the limits of American restraint.

Joining us to break it down is retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery, Senior Director of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation.

Sir, thanks very much for joining us again here on the Situation Report.

Thank you for having me, Mike.

Good to be here.

Absolutely.

Well, I guess let's start with Iran.