Trump Security Cabinet Discusses Iran War, Saudi-Houthi Conflict
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- Trump's security cabinet met secretly to discuss Iran and Yemen conflicts.
- The meeting was led by Vice President Vance and included top officials.
- Trump is considering resuming extensive combat operations against Iran.
- He is also contemplating joining Saudi airstrikes against Yemen's Houthis.
- The last similar meeting preceded Israel's war with Iran in June 2025.
Senior members of President Trump's national security cabinet convened secretly for several hours at Camp David on Friday to discuss the next steps in the war with Iran and the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen. This highly unusual meeting was not publicly announced by the Trump administration. The last similar gathering occurred in June 2025, shortly before Israel launched a war against Iran.
Vice President Vance led the meeting, according to three senior U.S. officials. Other attendees included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bassant, White House Envoy Steve Witkoff, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Kaine. One official stated that "decisions were made, or at least very deep discussions were held to provide recommendations to the President" regarding the Middle East crisis. The White House declined to comment.
Amidst a stalemate in negotiations, President Trump is reportedly considering resuming extensive combat operations against Iran. "Now I have to make a decision: either Iran will sign the agreement, or it will no longer exist," Trump said on Thursday. Concurrently, Trump is contemplating joining Saudi Arabia's planned offensive against the Houthis in Yemen, with the Saudis urging him to conduct airstrikes. While Trump has shown reluctance, U.S. officials suggest he might change his mind.
When asked by reporters on Friday afternoon about his next move regarding Iran, before departing for Alabama, Trump stated, "If I told you, you would have a big story. But you will see. It is progressing very well. Iran's situation is not good."
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