US President Donald Trump reportedly discussed additional attack options against Iran in the White House Situation Room. The meeting also considered a short but extensive operation aimed at increasing pressure to change Tehran's stance in negotiations.
It was stated that no final decision has been made yet and there is no definitive plan on the table. No official statement was made regarding which option was favored during the discussion.
Who attended the meeting?
The meeting included 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.
The discussion is seen as bringing back the debate over whether Washington should increase pressure on Iran. However, current information indicates that only options were considered and the decision-making process is ongoing.
Keeping the military option against Iran on the table was interpreted as a new signal regarding the US stance in the negotiation process. However, no definitive step toward implementation was announced immediately after the meeting.