Trump Weighs New Iran Strikes After Security Advisers Meeting/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump met with senior national security advisers Friday as negotiations with Iran showed little progress. Sources say Trump is increasingly considering renewed military strikes unless diplomacy produces a breakthrough soon. Regional mediators from Pakistan and Qatar are making urgent efforts to prevent the conflict from escalating again.
Trump Iran War Plans Quick Looks
- Trump held a high-level Iran meeting Friday.
- The president is weighing renewed military strikes.
- Pakistan and Qatar launched last-minute mediation efforts.
- Talks between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled.
- Trump canceled weekend plans to stay in Washington.
- Sources say Trump is frustrated with negotiations.
- Vice President JD Vance attended the meeting.
- Marco Rubio and Gen. Dan Caine were absent.
- Iran says no final agreement is close.
- White House signals rising war concerns.
Deep Look
Trump Holds National Security Meeting on Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump convened a high-level national security meeting as the White House weighs whether to resume military action against Iran amid faltering diplomatic negotiations.
According to multiple U.S. officials cited by Axios, Trump gathered senior advisers to discuss the war with Iran, review military scenarios, and evaluate the status of ongoing negotiations.
The meeting comes at a critical moment, with officials warning that talks are making little progress and Trump growing increasingly impatient with the diplomatic process.
Trump Considering Renewed Military Strikes
Sources familiar with the president’s thinking told Axios that Trump is now seriously considering launching new strikes against Iran unless negotiations unexpectedly improve in the coming hours.
One source close to Trump said the president has discussed the possibility of a:
“Final decisive major military operation.”
The source added that Trump believes such an operation could allow him to declare victory and potentially end the conflict afterward.
Still, officials emphasized that no final decision has yet been made.
Top Advisers Attend White House Meeting
The Friday meeting included several of Trump’s top national security officials, including:
- Vice President JD Vance
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe
- White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
Officials said Trump received briefings on:
- Diplomatic negotiations
- Military response options
- Possible outcomes if talks collapse
- Regional security risks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine did not attend because of overseas travel and scheduled events.
Pakistan and Qatar Push Last-Minute Diplomacy
As tensions escalated in Washington, regional powers intensified mediation efforts in Tehran.
Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, traveled to Iran for what officials described as an urgent attempt to bridge negotiating gaps and prevent renewed war.
Munir is expected to meet with Ahmad Vahidi, a key figure in Iran’s decision-making structure.
A Qatari delegation also arrived in Tehran to support negotiations.
One U.S. official described the diplomacy as:
“Agonizing.”
The official added that draft proposals continue moving back and forth daily without meaningful breakthroughs.
Trump Changes Weekend Schedule
The White House further fueled speculation about possible military action by suddenly changing Trump’s weekend plans.
Instead of remaining at his Bedminster golf club after a Friday event in New York, Trump chose to return directly to Washington.
Trump also announced he would skip his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas.
On Truth Social, Trump wrote:
“I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time.”
The statement immediately intensified speculation that major national security decisions may be imminent.
Frustration With Iran Talks Growing
Behind the scenes, sources told Axios that Trump’s frustration with Iran has intensified throughout the week.
On Tuesday, Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he wanted to give diplomacy more time.
By Thursday evening, however, sources said the president was leaning toward military action again.
The administration’s posture has repeatedly shifted during the six-week conflict, with Trump alternating between threats of force and optimism about diplomacy.
Iran Says No Agreement Is Near
Iranian officials publicly acknowledged Friday that negotiations remain unresolved.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed talks were ongoing but said no final deal appeared close.
The semi-official Tasnim News Agency quoted a source close to Iran’s negotiating team saying:
“Talks over disputed issues are still ongoing and no final result has yet been achieved.”
The source also claimed the priority remains:
“Ending the war.”
Iran reportedly refuses to negotiate broader issues until fighting concerns are resolved first.
White House Faces Critical Decision Point
The current standoff places Trump at another major crossroads in the Iran conflict.
Several times in recent weeks, the administration appeared on the verge of renewed strikes before stepping back in favor of continued diplomacy.
Now, however, sources close to the talks say the president appears more willing than before to authorize military action if negotiations fail.
Even so, negotiators still believe a breakthrough could emerge within the next 24 hours.
Whether diplomacy survives or military escalation resumes may depend on decisions made in Washington and Tehran over the coming days.
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