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Trump left a two-hour Situation Room meeting without delivering a final determination on an Iran deal, reiterating redlines that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon, the Strait of Hormuz should be opened without restrictions, and enriched uranium should be destroyed under IAEA oversight; talks on extending the ceasefire were ongoing but no agreement or public update was provided, and the White House did not comment on prospects.
US President Joe Biden abruptly ended a White House press conference to attend to an undisclosed issue in the situation room. He stated that any discussion on a Gaza ceasefire would only happen after Hamas releases all hostages. Biden also mentioned his conversation with Pope Francis regarding the Israel-Hamas war and expressed support for Israel. Two Israeli women were recently freed by Hamas, bringing the total number of confirmed hostages to 222.
The Situation Room in the White House has undergone a $50 million renovation, including upgrades to security and capabilities. The space, where former President Barack Obama and his advisers watched the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound, now features modern mahogany wood paneling and flat-screen monitors that can securely connect to video feeds and intelligence sources. The renovation includes two smaller breakout rooms and artifacts will be shared with the Obama presidential library.