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President's Daily Brief – January 22nd

Ongoing Escalations in the Middle East: US-Iran Tensions and Israel-Hamas War

Good morning. Today’s briefing begins with a focus on the persistent tensions in the Middle East. Over the weekend, the tit-for-tat exchanges between U.S. forces and Iranian-backed proxies continued unabated. Recent attacks indicate a complex and ongoing cycle of retaliation, as both sides respond to each other's actions across various fronts. Reports suggest that the White House is actively working on formulating a long-term strategy aimed at countering Iranian militancy and deterring future assaults by groups such as the Houthis in Yemen.