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Trump Aides Hold Secret Camp David Meeting on Iran War, Yemen Crisis
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News18•04-10-2026, 11:00
Trump Aides Hold Secret Camp David Meeting on Iran War, Yemen Crisis
- •US President Donald Trump's top national security aides held an unpublicized meeting at Camp David to discuss next steps in the war with Iran and the Saudi-backed campaign targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- •The administration made no public announcements regarding the gathering, which occurred as negotiations with Tehran remained deadlocked and the Trump Administration weighed re-engaging in major combat operations against Iran.
- •Vice President JD Vance presided over the discussions, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US War Secretary Peter Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and other senior officials.
- •President Trump stated he must decide whether Iran signs a deal or "won't exist any longer," and hinted at a successful strategy regarding Iran.
- •The Camp David talks also addressed the escalating Saudi-backed push against Houthi forces in Yemen, with Riyadh reportedly seeking US air support, a stance President Trump has been reluctant to adopt but which officials say could change.
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President Donald Trump's top national security aides held an unpublicised meeting at Camp David to discuss next steps in the war with Iran and the Saudi-backed campaign targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Vice President JD Vance presided over the discussions at Camp David, joined by senior officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US War Secretary Peter Hegseth.
Riyadh is preparing a prospective offensive against Houthi forces in Yemen and has been actively lobbying Washington to provide air support through US airstrikes.
