President Donald Trump has convened a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday, hours after US military strikes in southern Iran escalated tensions. All Cabinet members are expected to attend the gathering, including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
The meeting comes as the Trump administration weighs its next steps in talks with Iran aimed at securing a broader agreement amid a fragile ceasefire. In recent days, Trump has suggested the two sides may be nearing a breakthrough, although Iranian officials have publicly disputed claims that a deal is close.
Camp David has historically been used for major diplomatic and national security discussions. During his first term, Trump held 15 meetings at the retreat. On 8 June 2025, he hosted senior officials there for talks focused on Iran and Gaza. Weeks later, on 22 June, he ordered US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The 125-acre compound deep in Catoctin Mountain Park is guarded by US Marines and is a secure location for delicate conversations to be held without prying from unwanted guests or media members.
A White House official told theNew York Postthat Wednesday's discussions would include "recent successes of the administration including economy and small business wins, Task Force to Eliminate Fraud highlights, and foreign policy updates".
Trump has repeatedly warned that military action remains possible if negotiations fail, even as administration officials continue to express optimism about diplomacy.
The meeting followslimited US strikescarried out on Monday, which officials described as defensive. According to US Central Command, American forces targeted Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and a missile launcher site near Bandar Abbas. Officials said the targets posed a threat to US aircraft and naval forces operating in the region.
CENTCOM said the operation had been conducted "while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire".
The strikes came as American and Iranian negotiators continued discussions in Qatar on a broader framework that could include the reopening of commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and future talks over Iran's nuclear programme.
While US officials insist diplomacy remains on course, the latest military action has highlighted the risk of tensions escalating despite the ongoing negotiations.
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