The President's Daily Brief PDB Situation Report | May 17th, 2025: Iran’s Secret Weapons Lab Revealed & Russia’s Battlefield Recovery
May 17, 2025
Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, reveals the shocking discovery of Iran's hidden nuclear weapons development site and missile production facility. His insights highlight the Iranian regime's deceptive practices. Joining him is George Barros, Russia team leader at the Institute for the Study of War, who provides an analysis of Russia's battlefield strategies in Ukraine amidst heavy casualties. Both guests emphasize the complexities of international negotiations and the shifting dynamics of modern warfare.
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Iran's Hidden Nuclear Lab
- Iran operates a large covert nuclear facility called the Rainbow Site in Semnan province.
- This facility extracts tritium, a material used solely for enhancing nuclear weapons.
Iran's Nuclear Camouflage Tactics
- Iran hides key weaponization sites under the label of civilian facilities like paint factories.
- Military nuclear sites remain off-limits to inspections, undermining verification efforts.
Supporting Iran's People Over Regime
- The main way to end Iran's nuclear threat is to end the rule of the clerics.
- Supporting the Iranian people and resistance, not just the regime, is the effective partner for the world.