Trump Iran situation room meeting convened as Hormuz crisis deepens

Trump Iran situation room meeting convened amid Hormuz flare‑up

In a high‑stakes Saturday briefing, President Trump Iran situation room meeting was called to grapple with Iran’s sudden re‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a flurry of vessel attacks. The cease‑fire deadline looms ↓ 3 days, and no firm timetable for the next U.S.–Iran negotiation round has emerged.

Key players gathered

Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury chief Scott Bessent were on the call, joined by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, envoy Steve Witkoff, CIA Director John Ratliffe and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine.

“Iran tried to blackmail us by shutting the Strait again,” Trump told reporters from the Oval Office.

Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir hosted back‑channel talks in Tehran, and sources say Trump spoke with Munir and Iranian officials by phone. The Iranian Supreme National Security Council reported that Washington presented fresh proposals, now under review.

Analysts warn that without a breakthrough, hostilities could restart within ↓ 1 day. For ongoing coverage see Reuters and AP News.