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February 5th, 2026: Wave of Explosions and Fires Has Iran & Trump’s Call With Xi
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up— Iran is on edge after a series of explosions and fires erupted across the country within days. Deadly blasts in multiple cities and a massive market fire in Tehran have fueled fear and uncertainty, as many Iranians openly doubt official explanations. Later in the show— President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about Ukraine, trade, and Taiwan, as Washington and Beijing prepare for a high-stakes United States state visit to China. Plus— more on a deadly insurgency in southwest Pakistan, where security forces used…
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