In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Israel strikes back: In response to Iran's October 1st missile assault, Israeli fighter jets have launched a major air campaign into Iranian territory, targeting key defense locations. We break down the targets and Israel’s strategic aims. China’s warning to the U.S.: Beijing has issued a stern statement following Washington’s approval of a significant arms sale to Taiwan, which includes surface-to-air missiles for the first time. What could this mean for U.S.-China relations and the future of Taiwan? Afghanistan’s grim reality: The Taliban has instituted a harsh new rule banning adult women from speaking to each other, further deteriorating conditions for women in Afghanistan. And in today’s Back of the Brief, a story of resilience: SpaceX successfully returns four astronauts to Earth after they were stranded for months due to delays with Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: [email protected]  Blackout Coffee: https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices