Tensions surged as Donald Trump convened an urgent Situation Room meeting after Iran reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. Top U.S. officials, including security and intelligence chiefs, reportedly discussed next steps as fears of renewed conflict grow. The move comes days before the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline, with warnings that fighting could resume if talks fail. Iran’s leadership also escalated rhetoric, vowing “bitter defeats” for U.S. forces at sea. With shipping routes disrupted and negotiations stalled, the standoff is rapidly evolving into a high-stakes showdown between diplomacy and potential military action.
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