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Trump convenes situation room meeting over Strait of Hormuz crisis
- Trump held an emergency Situation Room briefing with his inner circle to address Iran's blocking of the Strait of Hormuz and related oil-shipment threats.
- The meeting followed reports of Iranian gunboats firing on cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Attendees included Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, per Axios.
- White House officials indicated the talks aimed to manage a fragile ceasefire and potential economic pressure on Tehran.
- Officials described the ceasefire as fragile, with the Strait’s status affecting global oil prices and security calculations.
- Trump asserted talks with Iran were 'going very well' despite ongoing Strait-related tensions.
- Indian vessels were attacked as they approached the Strait, highlighting regional risk.
- Iran warned that interference with the Strait would be considered collaboration with the enemy and targeted.
- The White House framed the briefing as part of ongoing consultations with Tehran amid escalating tensions.
- The article notes the global oil market reaction to the Strait’s status, with prices fluctuating around $100 per barrel.
- The briefing included discussions about possible military actions if diplomacy fails, per WSJ reports.
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