PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 9th, 2025: Iran Threatens New Missile Barrage & Venezuela Rearrests Top Opposition Figure

The President's Daily Brief · Feb 9, 2026 · 12m

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Iran issues a threat of missile strikes across the Middle East, betting its arsenal can deter U.S. military action. We break down what’s real, what’s rhetoric, and how the White House is weighing its next move as American forces and bases remain in range. A mixed message out of Venezuela as the interim government releases dozens of political prisoners, only to rearrest one of its most prominent opposition figures hours later. We explain why the reversal is raising fresh doubts about whether meaningful reform is actually taking hold. To listen to…