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September 9th, 2026: Another War Is Erupting in the Middle East & Pentagon Rethinks Middle East Posture
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
• Yemen’s civil war is surging back into the headlines as Iran-backed Houthis strike four Saudi cities and Saudi-backed forces launch a major offensive aimed at retaking Sanaa.
• U.S. military and intelligence officials are discussing whether America could maintain a smaller permanent footprint in the Middle East once the war with Iran ends.
• Mahan Air, an Iranian airline accused of moving weapons, money and personnel for the Revolutionary Guard, is expanding despite years of U.S. sanctions.
• The U.S. military says suspicious drone activity…
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