The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 18th, 2025:Why Iran’s Firepower Is Rapidly Fizzling Out & A Border Milestone
Jun 18, 2025
Tensions rise as Iran's missile threats fizzle out against Israel's military precision. Recent developments reveal that Iran’s missile effectiveness is deteriorating amid chaos in command. Meanwhile, a surprising achievement occurs at the U.S. border, with zero migrant releases reported last month—a significant turnaround in immigration policy. The podcast dives into the drastic 93% reduction in illegal crossings and discusses the implications of new border security measures.
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Why Iran's Firepower Is Fading
- Iran's missile attacks are faltering due to Israel's effective destruction of launch platforms and leadership casualties.
- The rigid Iranian military command struggles without top generals, causing delay and confusion exploited by Israel.
Iran Bans Networked Devices
- Iran's IRGC ordered officials to avoid internet-connected devices to prevent tracking and attacks.
- This cautious move reveals Iran's fear from Israeli electronic warfare threats.
Historic Border Control Shift
- Zero migrant releases into the U.S last month mark a sharp turnaround from Biden’s era releases.
- The change is attributed to dismantling catch-and-release and renewed border enforcement under Trump.