Camp David huddle: Trump team discusses Iran war, possible Yemen offensive
Top US national security officials held a secret meeting at Camp David to discuss potential military actions against Iran and the Saudi-led offensive in Yemen. President Trump is reportedly weighing whether to resume major combat operations against Tehran as diplomatic negotiations remain stalled.
Why it matters
The meeting signals a potential shift in US foreign policy toward direct military engagement in the Middle East, which could have significant global geopolitical consequences.
US president Donald Trump’s top national security aides met secretly at Camp David on Friday for several hours to discuss the war with Iran and the Saudi-backed push against Houthi rebels in Yemen, three US officials told Axios.The meeting was not announced by the Trump administration and came as negotiations with Iran remained stalled, with Trump weighing whether to resume major combat operations against Tehran.Vice president JD Vance chaired the meeting, according to the officials.
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