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June 16th, 2025: Why Israel Chose This Moment To Strike Iran & Political Violence In Minnesota

2025/6/16
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This chapter explores the reasons behind Israel's recent military operation against Iran. It examines Iran's nuclear program, the dismantling of Iran's regional threat network, and the strategic opportunity created by the October 7th attacks.
  • Israel launched its most significant military operation against Iran.
  • The operation was partly due to Iran's nuclear program and the fear of a nuclear breakout.
  • Israel systematically neutralized Iran's regional strategy, weakening its proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah.
  • The October 7th attacks provided Israel with the justification and urgency to act.
  • Israel aimed to dismantle Iran's conventional threat structure and prevent the rise of a nuclear threat.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

 

  • We begin with the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. After a weekend of heavy missile and drone strikes, Israel now says its campaign could last for weeks. So why did it choose this moment to act?

  • Later in the show—a manhunt is underway in Minnesota after a deadly, politically motivated shooting leaves one Democratic lawmaker dead and another critically wounded.

  • Plus—Egyptian authorities crack down on pro-Palestinian activists attempting to storm the Gaza border. Some were beaten, others detained and deported.

  • And in today’s Back of the Brief—a leaked memo reveals the U.S. may dramatically expand the Trump travel ban to 36 more countries.

 

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