The President's Daily Brief September 16th, 2024: Moscow’s Nuclear Deal with Tehran, CIA Claims in Venezuela, & U.S. Takes Out ISIS Leaders
Sep 16, 2024
Concerns rise over the growing alliance between Moscow and Tehran, with allegations of nuclear cooperation and ballistic missile exchanges. In Venezuela, three Americans are detained amid claims of a CIA-backed assassination plot. A U.S.-Iraqi raid successfully eliminates four senior ISIS leaders, showcasing military coordination in the region. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch a hypersonic missile attack reaching central Israel, escalating regional tensions and prompting Saudi Arabia to push for tougher sanctions against Iran.
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Assassination Attempt on Trump
- A gunman fired shots near former President Trump while he was golfing in Florida.
- Trump was unharmed, and the suspect, Ryan Wesley Ralph, was apprehended.
Russia-Iran Alliance
- Russia may be sharing nuclear secrets with Iran in exchange for ballistic missiles.
- This partnership raises concerns about escalating the war in Ukraine and destabilizing the Middle East.
Venezuela Detains Americans
- Venezuela detained three Americans, accusing them of CIA involvement in a plot against Maduro.
- The US denies involvement, calling the claims categorically false.