The President's Daily Brief August 13th, 2025: How Mossad Used Iranian Spies To Sabotage Tehran’s Defenses & Europe’s Arms Race
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Aug 13, 2025 Explore the daring covert mission by Mossad to recruit Iranian dissidents, crippling Tehran's defenses and identifying targets for precision strikes. Discover how Europe is ramping up military production in response to geopolitical tensions, especially after the Ukraine war. Delve into the controversial federal takeover of D.C. law enforcement amid rising crime rates. Plus, learn about Australia's shifting stance on Palestinian state recognition and its implications for Middle Eastern diplomacy.
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Deep Infiltration And Commandos Inside Iran
- Mossad recruited Iranian dissidents and foreign hires who rehearsed attacks and smuggled equipment into Iran over years.
- Two groups of ~70 commandos, split into 14 teams, staged inside Iran to launch drones and sabotage air defenses.
Neutralizing Air Defenses Enabled Air Superiority
- Iranian recruits launched drones and precision missiles to cripple anti-aircraft batteries and missile platforms.
- Disabling Iran's air defenses let the Israeli Air Force strike without losing a single plane.
Granular Surveillance Targeted Key Scientists
- Mossad used long-term surveillance to map 11 nuclear scientists' routines and home layouts down to bedrooms.
- Early-morning air-to-surface strikes then killed all 11 with pinpoint accuracy.