September 9th, 2026: Another War Is Erupting in the Middle East & Pentagon Rethinks Middle East Posture

The President's Daily Brief · Sep 9, 2026 · 22m

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 along…