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Trump convenes Situation Room on Hormuz crisis

President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting Saturday to address the Strait of Hormuz crisis and Iran negotiations.

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7 verified
Location
Washington, D.C.
Updated
Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 17:29 UTC
Trump convenes Situation Room on Hormuz crisis
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President Donald Trump urgently convened a senior national security meeting in the White House Situation Room on Saturday morning to address the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting focused on the ongoing U.S. naval blockade, Iran's retaliatory closure of the strait, and the status of diplomatic negotiations ahead of a ceasefire deadline. U.S. officials indicate the administration is weighing its next moves as tensions remain at a critical peak. The outcome of the meeting could determine whether the conflict resumes or a diplomatic path is pursued.
Updates · 6
18 Apr@clashreport

A senior official indicated that recent diplomacy has made some progress on key nuclear issues like uranium.

18 Apr@WarMonitor3

The meeting was described as urgent, with officials warning fighting could restart within two days if no breakthroughs in negotiations are made.

18 Apr@sentdefender

The message adds that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in attendance at the Situation Room meeting.

18 Apr@Worldsource24

Axios has provided the full list of senior officials who attended the Situation Room meeting, confirming the presence of Vice President Vance, Secretaries Rubio, Hegseth, and Bessent, and Chief of Staff Wiles.

18 Apr@KobeissiLetter

The message adds that the ceasefire is set to expire in three days and notes the situation is at a 'critical point' with no final decision date set.

18 Apr@Osint613

Axios confirms the meeting occurred and reports it also addressed Iran negotiations.

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