US President Donald Trump discussed additional strike options against Iran in the White House Situation Room. The meeting reportedly included a short-term but wide-ranging operation option aimed at pressuring Tehran to change its stance in negotiations.
It was stated that a decision has not yet been finalized and there is no definitive plan on the table. No official statement was made regarding which option stood out in the meeting.
Who attended the meeting?
Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Cain, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and other senior officials were said to be present at the meeting.
The discussion is assessed to have brought the debate on whether Washington should increase pressure on the Iran file back to the forefront. However, current information indicates that only options were discussed and the decision-making process is ongoing.
Keeping the military option on the table against Iran was interpreted as a new signal regarding the US stance in the negotiation process. Nevertheless, no concrete step toward implementation was announced immediately after the meeting.