In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: New reports suggest the CIA is quietly working to arm Kurdish opposition forces along Iran’s western border. The apparent goal: stretch Tehran’s security forces thin and potentially ignite unrest inside the country while the regime is already under pressure. We break down what the plan might look like—and the serious risks it could unleash across the region. A covert front in the Iran conflict. Qatar says it has arrested ten suspects tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, accusing them of spying on military facilities and preparing sabotage operations targeting critical infrastructure. Investigators say the alleged operatives were mapping strategic sites inside the Gulf state as the war with Iran spreads across the region. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Discover iconic meals from legendary restaurants delivered nationwide with Goldbelly—get 20% off your first order at https://Goldbelly.comusing promo code PDB. Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family’s future with fast, online life insurance from Ethos—get your free quote in minutes at https://Ethos.com/PDB American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org - APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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