The President's Daily Brief
January 14th, 2025: Russia And Iran Sign Historic Partnership & China Builds Taiwan Invasion Barges
14 Jan 2025
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The growing partnership between Russia and Iran, as the Islamic Republic engages in secret talks with Moscow to advance its nuclear ambitions. China's construction of five specialized amphibious assault barges and what analysts say about their potential use in a conflict over Taiwan. Optimism for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, with Israeli officials revealing key details of a deal under consideration. And in today’s Back of the Brief: The latest from Los Angeles, where wildfires rage, the death toll rises, and authorities contend with growing challenges from looters. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hey, Mike Baker here. I'm currently on an epic camel trek through the deserts of Saudi Arabia and Jordan. 700 miles in about four weeks, all to raise awareness for the UK Special Forces Benevolent Fund. And if you're wondering, well, there are very few comfortable ways to sit on a camel. Now, while I'm away, my good friend Mike Slater is stepping in to keep you informed here on the PDB.
Thanks, Mike, and safe travels, brother. It is Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Welcome to the President's Daily Brief. I'm Mike Slater filling in for Mike Baker. It's an honor to be filling in when Baker's off doing what all of us do on our vacation time, you know, ride camels through the Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Five riders, 10 camels, 700 miles.
He'll update us if he ever can have a moment and get some reception. Look forward to hearing from him soon. I look forward to Mike getting back. Until then, my honor to be here. My name is Mike Slater. I host the morning show called Breitbart News Daily on Sirius XM Patriot. I also host a podcast called Politics by Faith and a TV show on The First TV. Baker has been on that show many times.
And if you've ever wondered, yes, he is a genuinely good man. Now, without further ado, let's get briefed. Today, we kick off with the growing partnership between Russia and Iran as news emerges of the Islamic Republic's engaging in secret talks with Moscow to bolster its nuclear ambitions. Later in the show, China is building at least five specialized barges for amphibious assaults.
Analysts suggest these vessels could be designed to transport tanks and heavy equipment into Taiwanese shores. Plus, with optimism building for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Israeli officials have revealed the key details of the deal that both sides are currently considering.
And in today's Back of the Brief, the latest from Los Angeles, where the death toll rises and authorities face growing challenges with looters, some of them dressing up as firefighters. But first, today's PDB Spotlight.
We'll begin in Russia, where Vladimir Putin is preparing to host the president of Iran this week for the signing of a long-awaited comprehensive strategic partnership pact that could have nuclear implications.
The Iranian president is set to arrive in Moscow for the diplomatic talks on January 17th, which will officially focus on plans for expanding bilateral trade, investment and cooperation in transport, logistics, and humanitarian spheres. The Kremlin said Monday that the pair will also discuss regional and international issues. though they did not elaborate on specifics.
The mullahs have gone so far as to help Moscow build their own production bases for these drones inside Russia, while also supplying the Putin regime with close-range ballistic missiles to resupply their dwindling stockpiles. In return, the Iranians have pursued sophisticated Russian weapons like long-range air defense systems and fighter jets.
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