The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 6th, 2025: China Secretly Helps Iran Rebuild Ballistic Missile Arsenal & Putin Unleashes Brutal Revenge Strikes Across Ukraine
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Jun 6, 2025 Tensions rise as Iran secretly enhances its ballistic missile arsenal with China's help, potentially shifting regional power dynamics. Meanwhile, Russia launches a devastating wave of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine in response to a bold Ukrainian attack on Moscow's strategic assets. The retaliatory violence highlights the escalating conflict and its dire consequences for civilians on both sides. Economic discussions also touch on the growing trend of gold investments amid market instability.
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Iran-China Missile Restock
- Iran is rebuilding its ballistic missile capabilities with China's help, ordering materials for up to 800 missiles.
- Much of this arsenal will support both Iran's own military and its proxy groups in the region.
Iran's Nuclear Talks Strategy
- Iran uses nuclear talks as a distraction while preparing for regional conflict.
- Supreme Leader Khamenei rejects low-level uranium enrichment limits, escalating tensions.
Russia's Brutal Retaliation on Ukraine
- Russia launched a massive drone and missile barrage against Ukraine in retaliation for a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow's bombers.
- The retaliation targeted civilians and infrastructure, causing deaths and injuries.