The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 13th, 2024: Trump Mulls Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites & Inside Assad's Covert Escape To Russia
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Dec 13, 2024 President-elect Trump is contemplating preemptive airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites in a new strategy dubbed "maximum pressure 2.0." Meanwhile, the podcast unveils the dramatic covert escape of Bashar al-Assad to Russia, illustrating his betrayal of loyalists amid chaos. It explores the military options being considered to counter Iran's growing nuclear threat, detailing increased U.S. military presence and Israeli operation support. Loyalty and deception take center stage as the fate of Assad's supporters hangs in the balance.
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Trump Considers Iran Strikes
- President-elect Trump is considering preemptive strikes against Iran's nuclear program as part of "Maximum Pressure 2.0".
- This consideration follows Israel's ceasefire with Hezbollah and Assad's regime fall in Syria.
Assad's Escape
- Assad fled Syria to Russia, abandoning his loyalists and deceiving his inner circle.
- He lied about receiving Russian reinforcements and sought asylum in the UAE before turning to Russia.