The meeting brought together President Trump and his national security advisers to discuss possible measures aimed at preventing further escalation.
Before the meeting, Trump had indicated that he was preparing to make a “final decision” regarding a temporary agreement that would have led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the launch of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.
The expected decision had attracted significant global attention, as leaders of major international companies have expressed concerns about the economic consequences of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, including soaring oil prices and disruptions to global trade.
As part of continued pressure on Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced before the meeting that the United States had recently seized more than $1 billion worth of Iranian cryptocurrency assets.
Following the meeting, the White House confirmed that discussions had concluded but did not disclose any specific decisions.
In a statement, the White House said:
“President Trump will only agree to a deal that serves America’s interests and upholds his red lines. Iran must never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.”
At the same time, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that any peace agreement reached with Iran would be considered “a good deal.”
On the Iranian side, officials indicated that key issues remain unresolved.
A spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that no final agreement had yet been reached between the two countries.
The remarks also came as Iran’s newly established authority responsible for overseeing the Strait of Hormuz announced that it would continue its operations despite sanctions imposed by the United States.
Meanwhile, tensions across the Middle East continued to rise.
In Lebanon, Israeli strikes reportedly caused significant civilian casualties. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that during the previous week, an average of 11 children were either killed or injured every day as a result of the violence.
