Trump Sets Secret Security Session as Iran War Ties Tighten

President Donald Trump is set to chair a national security Situation Room meeting with top foreign and defense advisers to assess the stalled Iran negotiations, as Tehran reportedly proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war with nuclear talks to follow. The U.S. naval blockade remains in place, with officials divided between cautious optimism about pressure on Tehran and skepticism about a lasting deal. The tensions have pushed oil prices higher, and White House officials emphasized that negotiations will not occur through the press while other talks—including lower-level discussions in Islamabad—continue.