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Jan 2024
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January 26th, 2024: Iraq Exit, Iranian T...

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We dive into the pivotal talks between Washington and Baghdad about the potential final withdrawal of US forces from Iraq. We cover the aftermath of the devastating twin bombing in Iran, which claimed 80 lives, and reveal how the US had forewarned Iran. We discuss CIA Chief William Burns’ mission to the Midd ... Show More
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