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The episode discusses President Trump's delayed decision on Iran, a missile strike on a US base in Kuwait, and the IDF's capture of Beaufort Castle in Lebanon.

For review: 1. US SOUTHCOM X: SOUTHCOMCommander Gen. Francis L. Donovan (USMC) personally inspected all aspects of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s security posture, leading a comprehensive perimeter security assessment and discussing force protection, operational readiness, and measures to ensure the safety and security of service members, their families, and the joint force stationed at the installation with base officials. 2. US President Donald Trump put off his decision on the memora...

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