PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 22nd, 2026: U.S. & Iran Establish Lebanon “Deconfliction Cell” & Starmer Steps Down
6/22/202618 min
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:
- First up—the United States and Iran have agreed to create a new "deconfliction cell" for Lebanon, aimed at preventing the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah from derailing their fragile agreement. We'll examine how the mechanism is supposed to work, why Israel isn't part of it, and whether it actually solves what may be the deal's biggest weakness.
- Later in the show—British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is stepping down after less than two years in office. We'll break down the political collapse that brought down the Labour leader and what his resignation means for the future of British politics.
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Mike Baker· Host0:29
[upbeat music] It's Monday the twenty-second of June. Welcome to the PDB Afternoon Bulletin. I'm Mike Baker from your eyes and ears on the world stage. All right, let's get briefed. First up, the US and Iran have reportedly agreed to create a new mechanism aimed at preventing the war in Lebanon from sinking the memorandum of understanding that was signed just the other day. We'll have those details. Later in the show, the revolving door at Number 10 Downing Street continues. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is stepping down after less than two years in office. If you're keeping score at home, that's six prime ministers in a decade. We'll explain what brought down the labor leader and what may be next for British politics. But first, today's afternoon spotlight. US and Iranian