The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 20th, 2024: US Eliminates ISIS Leader & Putin Taunts West With Proposed 'Missile Duel'
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Dec 20, 2024 The U.S. successfully executed a precision strike, eliminating the top leader of ISIS, while diplomats engage with Syria's rebel leaders. In a bizarre twist, Putin proposed a missile duel with the West, sparking outrage and ridicule from Zelensky. The ongoing challenges in post-Assad Syria and the potential resurgence of ISIS add further complexity to these geopolitical tensions.
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U.S. Actions in Syria
- The U.S. military has increased attacks on ISIS strongholds in Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime.
- U.S. diplomats are also meeting with Syria's new rebel leaders for the first time.
ISIS Resurgence Threat
- ISIS is attempting to reconstitute its forces in Syria after Assad's ousting.
- The U.S. is actively targeting ISIS leaders and operatives to prevent this.
Discussions with Syrian Leaders
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential release of 8,000 imprisoned ISIS fighters.
- They are discussing transition principles with Syria's new leaders, including the removal of HTS's terrorist designation.