September 9th, 2026: Another War Is Erupting in the Middle East & Pentagon Rethinks Middle East Posture
Summary
This episode covers the resumption of the Yemen civil war, with Houthi strikes on Saudi cities and a Saudi-backed offensive aiming to retake Sana. It also examines US military discussions on reducing its Middle East footprint post-Iran war and new sanctions targeting the IRGC-linked airline Mahan Air. Finally, the show highlights the Army’s use of high-energy lasers to reduce cartel drone activity along the southern border.
Topics discussed
Intro: Yemen escalation, US footprint, and drone lasers
Yemen: Houthi strikes on Saudi cities and offensive toward Sana
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US military considering smaller Middle East footprint post-Iran war
Mahan Air: Sanctioned Iranian airline expanding despite IRGC ties
Transition to Back of the Brief: Border drone lasers
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Back of the Brief: High-energy lasers reduce border drone activity
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