In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

- A public split erupts inside Iran’s government as senior politicians call for an end to the war while security hardliners threaten to escalate the conflict.

- Somali pirates seize a suspected Iranian shadow-fleet tanker in the region’s second hijacking in four days, marking the largest surge in piracy there in more than a decade.

- Russia allegedly uses a notorious “double-tap” attack against a Ukrainian shopping center, killing civilians before striking again as rescuers arrive.

- In today’s Back of the Brief, Iranian hackers may be opening another front against the West after reportedly shutting down a British power plant for four days.

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David Hookstead talks about Iran targeting NATO with a cyber attack and another ship being bombed. A mysterious drone was spotted over an Iranian nuclear facility and mysterious planes have been spotted all over Iran after the United States announced economic D-Day against the regime.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
1:34 Iran Targets NATO
2:59 Ship Bombed
4:04 Drone Over Nuclear Site
4:49 Economic D-Day
6:37 Oil Update
8:27 Evacuations
9:10 Many Aircraft Scrambling
10:54 CENTCOM Update
11:22 Reaction

David Hookstead talks about the U.S. military unveiling the AIM-424 missile, which is designed to defeat Chinese air assets in a major conflict. What details are known about the missile and what impact will it have in a war?

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
1:25 U.S. Military Unveils AIM-424
3:44 Missile Details
4:57 Previously Teased
6:20 Chinese Targets
8:25 Reaction

David Hookstead talks about Russia killing and wounding civilians in Ukraine in a shocking and horrific attack. A Russian spy has been captured and a former Russian KGB and FSB leader is dead. Russia is also expanding its footprint in Libya to target NATO's southern flank. There are also reports of Russia continuing to violate NATO's airspace.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
1:29 Russia Bombs Civilians
4:32 Airspace Violations
5:26 War Drills Continue
5:47 Spy Captured
6:36 Russian Intel Leader Killed
7:22 Russia Expanding In Libya
7:45 NATO Message
8:12 Reaction

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We examine where Ukraine has pushed Russian forces back, why the fight around Kostiantynivka and the fortress belt remains so important, and why Russia’s effort to reach critical supply routes near Dobropillia could shape the next phase of the battle. We also look at the growing danger from FPV drones, glide bombs, ballistic missiles, attacks on bridges, and the systematic destruction facing communities near the front.

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David Hookstead talks about Iran attacking another ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a ship being hijacked near Somalia, Iraq being bombed and President Donald Trump offering new comments about the situation. Israel also bombed Syria to stop the Syrian government from having an air force.

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Chapters:

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1:20 Iran Opens Fire
2:56 Ship Hijacked
4:09 Iraq Bombed
4:57 Hormuz Remains Locked Down
5:26 Houthis Hit Saudi Arabia
6:04 Trump Comments
8:04 Iran Air Defenses
8:36 Israel Bombs Syria
11:28 Reaction

David Hookstead talks about a Russia being hit by a brutal missile attack launched by Ukraine. The attack targeted the critical RKC Progress rocket plant in Samara. There are also more updates with the war, including Russia mobilizing more forces.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
1:14 Ukraine Launches Missile Attack
3:10 Major Russian Target Hit
6:22 Drone Shoot Down Footage
7:04 Ship Bombed
7:48 Russia Prepares To Open More Fronts
8:47 Reaction

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David Hookstead talks about China unveiling its new JL-1 nuclear weapon that has a range to hit the America homeland. What details are known about the missile and what planes can carry it?

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Chapters:

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1:22 China Expands Nuclear Arsenal
2:51 JL-1 Missile Unveiled
4:06 Missile Details
6:07 H-6 Bomber Details
6:41 Where's China's Stealth Bomber
8:02 J-36 Footage
8:25 Changing U.S. Nuclear Doctrine
9:05 Reaction

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David Hookstead talks about secret Iran planes appearing to be fleeing to bunkers in eastern Iran. President Donald Trump also made more comments about taking Kharg Island and confirming the existence of an Iranian kill list. There are also U.S. planes on the move.

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Chapters:

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1:10 Secret Iran Planes Fleeing
3:24 U.S. Planes On The Move
3:55 Trump Suggests Taking Kharg Island
7:06 Trump Confirms Kill List
10:02 U.S. Forces Scrambling
11:10 Reaction

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دریادار برد کوپر، فرمانده سنتکام، با انتشار ششمین به‌روزرسانی عملیاتی خود در پنجمین هفته‌ از عملیات خشم حماسی از پیشرفتی انکارناپذیر در تضعیف توان جمهوری اسلامی برای اعمال قدرت فرامرزی خبر داد و افزود که نیروی دریایی رژیم تحرکی ندارد، هواپیماهایشان پرواز نمی‌کنند و سامانه‌های پدافندی آن تا حد زیادی نابود شده‌ است.فرمانده سنتکام گفت تمامی شاخه‌های ارتش آمریکا به موفقیت‌هایی بی‌سابقه دست یافته‌اند. آقای کوپر تاکید کرد نیروهای زمینیِ سنتکام بزرگترین چتر دفاعی تاریخ را در منطقه مستقر کرده‌ و نیروی هوایی آمریکا نیز برتری هوایی را فراهم کرده است.#برد_کوپر #سنتکام #خشم_حماسی===================برای حمایت از ما لطفا کانال را سابسکرایب نمایید===================برای دریافت اخبار بیشتر می توانید به وبسایت یونیکا در آدرس زیر مراجعه کنیدhttps://unikanews.com===================چنانچه انتشار این برنامه حقوق تالیف شما را نقض می کند می توانید از طریقایمیل زیرمشکل را با ما در میان بگذاریدUnikador2@gmail.com===================توجه: بخش کامنت ها برای تمامی ویدئو ها باز می باشد. دنبال کنندگان می توانند نظرات خود را آزادانه اعلام نمایندکامنت هایی که حاوی کلمات رکیک، غیر اخلاقی و توهین آمیز باشد حذف خواهند شد=====================برنامه های یونیکا شامل بخش های مختلف مانند؛ اخبار یونیکا، کافه سیاست، ایران در رسانه های جهان، زنگ سیاست، تحلیل سیاسی روز، نکته نوشت و توئیت نوشت های داغ هفته می باشد=====================پایگاه خبری-تحلیلی یونیکا، رسانه ای مدیا محور است که بازتاب دهنده اخبار و اطلاعات مربوط به ایران می باشد. یونیکا در جهت خاموش نماندن صدای ایرانیان در سراسر جهان پایه گذاری شده و فعالیت می کند. یونیکا یک رسانه مستقل، آزاد و ملی است و هیچ وابستگی به شخص، نهاد خصوصی و دولت خاصی ندارد====================

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