Trump Security Aides Convene at Camp David to Weigh Iran Strategy

The gathering brought together key figures including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, War Secretary Peter Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. Participants spent hours reviewing options for the American campaign against Iran, a move prompted by President Trump’s recent ultimatum that Tehran must either reach a deal or face existential consequences. While the White House declined to comment on the specific outcomes of the deliberations, officials described the meeting as a high-level evaluation of urgent Middle Eastern security crises.

Beyond the Iranian dossier, the aides discussed a potential Saudi-backed offensive against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Riyadh is actively lobbying the U.S. for air support, pressing for American airstrikes to bolster their push against the group. Although President Trump has previously resisted direct military involvement in the Yemeni conflict, officials suggest his position remains fluid. The rarity of such a high-stakes strategy session at the presidential retreat—the first of its kind since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran in June 2025—underscores the gravity of the decisions now facing the administration.