The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 7th, 2025: Iran's Brazen Plot To Assassinate Israel's Top Diplomat In Mexico & Putin Turns To Africa For Fresh Recruits
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Nov 7, 2025 U.S. and Israeli forces thwarted an Iranian assassination plot targeting the Israeli ambassador in Mexico, highlighting Tehran's global covert operations. Meanwhile, the Kremlin is recruiting over a thousand African fighters to fill ranks in Ukraine amid heavy losses. These recruits are often misled about their roles, leading to investigations by their home countries. With North Korea also contributing troops, the podcast delves into the broader implications of Russia's reliance on foreign soldiers to sustain its military campaigns.
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Iran's Global Assassination Playbook
- Iran's IRGC Unit 11000 engineered an assassination plot against Israel's ambassador to Mexico that spanned years and used Latin American networks.
- U.S., Israeli, and Mexican cooperation ultimately disrupted the scheme before execution.
Deniability Through Intermediaries
- IRGC operatives reportedly recruited local agents and then returned to Tehran to create plausible deniability for Tehran.
- The regime uses intermediaries and criminal networks to attack targets abroad while insulating itself diplomatically.
Iran's Global Strategy Of Coercion
- Iran's transnational repression includes nuclear defiance, proxy funding, and targeted murders of dissidents and diplomats worldwide.
- Multiple countries have publicly condemned and acted against Iran for orchestrating plots beyond its region.