Scoop: Trump convenes Iran situation room meeting amid renewed Hormuz crisis [View all]

Source: msn/Axios

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President Trump convened a White House Situation Room meeting on Saturday morning to discuss the renewed crisis around the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations with Iran, according to two U.S. officials.

Why it matters: The situation with Iran is at a critical point, with the ceasefire expected to expire in three days, and no final date set for a new meeting between U.S. and Iranian negotiators.

Iran's Saturday announcement about the renewed closure of the Strait, as well as multiple attacks by Iran on several vessels in the waterway, came less than 24 hours after Trump said a deal to end the war could happen "within a day or two."

A senior U.S. official said that if there is no breakthrough soon, the war could resume in the coming days.

Behind the scenes: The situation room meeting was attended by Vice President Vance — who is expected to participate in the next round of negotiations with Iran — Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to a U.S. official.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, White House envoy Steve Witkoff, CIA Director John Ratliffe and Joint Chiefs chairman Dan Caine also attended, the official said.

The White House didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/scoop-trump-convenes-iran-situation-room-meeting-amid-renewed-hormuz-crisis/ar-AA21crqI

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Why isn't DNI Tulsi Gabbard there?