"Trump Convenes Security Team Immediately After Suspending Iran Strike... Briefed on Military Options"
"Military Options Appear to Be Seriously Considered"
Axios reported on the 19th (local time) that U.S. President Donald Trump convened his national security team and received a briefing on military options immediately after announcing the suspension of an attack on Iran.
Quoting multiple U.S. officials, Axios stated, "President Trump convened his top national security aides on the evening of the 18th," adding, "Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Cain, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff were among those present. The meeting included briefings on the progress of negotiations with Iran as well as military options."
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According to Axios, President Trump initially planned to convene his security team that day to discuss a military operation against Iran, but after receiving requests from Gulf state leaders to hold off on the attack, he announced the suspension of the Iran strike before the meeting. Axios reported, "President Trump decided to suspend the attack after Gulf state leaders expressed concerns about possible Iranian retaliation against oil facilities." The report continued, "The sudden decision to suspend the attack surprised many officials, and some appear to be confused about the future course of action."
However, Axios analyzed that the military option has not been completely ruled out, as President Trump reconvened the national security team after the decision to suspend the attack. Axios explained, "The fact that President Trump received a briefing on military action suggests he is seriously considering the resumption of the attack. Although a final decision has not been made, hardliners within the White House believe President Trump will maintain a tough stance to force concessions from Iran during negotiations."
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